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Visitors at the Coldwater
Ridge Visitor Center watch for signs of seismic activity from Mount St.
Helens in October 2004.
Coldwater Ridge Visitor
Center is located 43 miles east of Castle Rock
on State Route 504 at an elevation of
3,250'/1,000m.
Enjoy panoramic views of the volcano, newly
formed lakes, and the debris-filled Toutle River Valley.
The center includes
interactive exhibits with an ecological focus, ranger-led programs,
bookstore, gift shop and restaurant.
Discover how plants and animals, and even
people, have re-colonized the blast zone via a video-wall theater program,
interpretive exhibits, and nearby self-guided trail.
Open daily 10 AM to 6 PM
May through October. Winter hours and days are reduced. Check
website or call ahead before visiting November thru May. Phone:
360-274-2130.
Pets are not allowed
at viewpoints or on trails.
A Monument Pass is
required, and you can pick one up in the visitor center.
Contact Information
Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center. 3029 Spirit
Lake Highway, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Phone: 360-274-2114.
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