Ski Loops West (oldman Loop) Trail
Easy · Loop · 2.5 mi loop · 294 ft gain · 50 min–1¼ hr
Ridge or pass
Parkingnot reported today
Good for families, first hikes and short outings.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Dogs allowed No fee or pass
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
FeeNo fee
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMount St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest › U.S. Forest Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›
Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at McClellan Meadows - Lower Trailhead · 1 other trail starts here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 45.99488, -121.89236
Right now
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 ›
TodayAM58°
TonightPM39°2%
TueAM57°7%
TuePM44°1%
WedAM63°1%
WedPM49°
ThuAM66°
ThuPM47°
Sunny, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:23 am 6:23 pm
Air qualityAQI 13 Good
WildfireHigh Lava fire, 21 km away, 2,899 acres, 95% contained
Snow1″ snow at Pepper Creek (2,140 ft, 12.9 km away)
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Apr 10 · typical peak Mar 3
Typical year: normally snow-free now · usually melted out by about Apr 10 · typical peak Mar 3
Snow levelabout 5,300 ft now · 5,000–9,700 ft over the next three days
No reports in the last 3 days.
All conditions and reports at McClellan Meadows - Lower Trailhead
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