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Plains of Abraham

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 4.9 (7)
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  2. WA
  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. Mount St. Helens National Monument
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“Ride across the barren pumice fields with amazing up close views of Mt. St. Helens. ”

Anthony Harasimowicz
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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM
Singletrack

4,573' 1,394 m

High

4,164' 1,269 m

Low

214' 65 m

Up

515' 157 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

From the Loowit Trail (#216) and Ape Canyon Trail (#234) riding up from the south, head north to the Plains of Abraham Trail (#216D) with incredible up close views of Mt. St. Helens eastern slope. Signposts note the trail junctions and mileage and dark volcanic rock cairns help mark the route.

The trail climbs and descends along a hillside ridge to Windy Ridge Road (FS 99), but a good turnaround point is at the long staircase just south of the road.

Contacts

Local Club: Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: USFS - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Office

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Anthony Harasimowicz
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  4.9 from 7 votes

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Cody Olsen races the sun as Mount St. Helens looms over the valley of death. Seen to the right is the famous explosive face where the landslide and explosion happened.
Nov 1, 2017 near Morton, WA
Prepare to pedal. The entire out and back is a constant up and down
Nov 1, 2017 near Morton, WA
Cody Olsen holding a corner in the Plains of Abraham, lots of pebble like pumice terrain. Very different to ride on.
Nov 1, 2017 near Morton, WA
Descending Plains of Abraham Trail in the fog
Jan 4, 2015 near Morton, WA
Riding back from Windy Ridge facing Mt. Saint Helens which just emitted fumes.
Aug 16, 2014 near Morton, WA
Views of Mt. Adams along trail
Sep 1, 2019 near Morton, WA

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