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Chinook Trail

Moderate · Out-and-back · 5.6 mi round trip · 1,678 ft gain · 2 h 30 min–3 h 30 min

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Parkingnot reported today

A solid half-day for most hikers.

2,4003,1003,800 0 mi 2.66 mi

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dogs, accessibility, bikes: not recorded yet

Toilets and trash not confirmed here. Pack out what you pack in.

In Mount St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Parking pass Northwest Forest Pass, $5 per day or $30 per year or an America the Beautiful pass. Day hikes need no permit; overnight stays need a wilderness permit. Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go. Official: conditions · roads · fees · permits.

Getting there

Starts at Chinook Trail Trailhead · 1 other trail starts here

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⚠ Chinook Trail Bridge ClosureRepair work is scheduled to replace the Chinook Trail Bridge that was damaged in the 2020 Big Hollow Fire. Trailhead and road closure area (6/1/26 - 7/2/26):Observation Peak Trailhead & Forest Road 58 will be closed…Forest Service · May 20 · details ›
⚠ Fire RestrictionsThere are no current fire restrictions on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Even with lower fire risk please continue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely…Forest Service · Sep 18 · details ›
TonightPM51° 
WedAM71° 
WedPM53° 
ThuAM71° 

Clear, wind 2 to 7 mph · Full forecast ›

7:15 am 6:38 pm

AQI 28

Wildfire: High Lava fire, 17 km away, 2,899 acres, 90% contained

Snow: 0″ snow at Calamity (2,510 ft, 15.9 km away)

Snow level: about 9,000 ft now · 5,300–10,100 ft over the next three days

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