Description:
A moderate hike ( 8 miles 700 ft. elevation)
on an undulating trail through Doug firs, red cedars, ferns,
waterfalls and pools to chinook falls for a relaxing lunch.
1) Drive to Battleground ( either take I5 to Hwy 502 or Hwy 205 to Hwy 500)
2) From Battle ground take Hwy 503 North toward Amboy
3) After passing Amboy - the "Mt. St. Helens Info Center" is on your left
4) Just passed the Info Center turn right on Healy Rd. (also called FR 54)
5) Drive 9.2 miles to a fork in the road.
6) Go left on FR 57 and drive for 1.2 miles
7) go left on FR 5701 and drive 3.6 miles to the Trailhead