On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 18:28:00 -0500, Brett wrote:
> Are there any low cost hikes for Mt. St. Helens, Washington that take you
> right to the mountain? Not sure how close you are allowed now but one that
> gets you the closest.
>
> By low cost I mean well under $200. Also, is it feasible to make the trek
> on your own for free?
Look here for more information. Most of the monument is closed now because of
current activity. In other years, permits are free, lots of people get
them every year.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/current-conditions/
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/current-conditions/special.shtml
Lots of other hiking and climbing in the PNW, though. This has been a poor
year for snowfall this year, fwiw. |