Explore Mount St. Helens in person with an experienced guide as we uncover the geologic events leading to the 1980 eruption of the most active volcano in the Cascade Range. We will discuss what first shaped the mountain and the local and regional physiological reactions as this massive explosion shaped a landscape.
We will see first-hand how the ecosystem has recovered over the five decades since the catastrophic events that forever changed over 230,000 square miles of forest.
The Silver Lake area where we will first meet is free to all participants, however as we travel through the national park, there may be additional fees for access. You will need to have transportation to the mountain and from site to site.
If you'd like to learn more about Mt St Helens and its history, you can take a class with the guide before you hike!
Fee: $79.00
Dates: 8/29/2026 - 8/29/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Location: Offsite Location See Notes
Instructor: Terry Rattcliff
Registration: Forest and Stream Ecology of the PNW - A Journey Up Mount St. Helens
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