State: Washington
Location: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Length, One-Way: 1.4 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 2710 feet
Maximum Elevation: 3400 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate
Parking: Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads.
The view from Gorge Lake Trail
Trail Information
The June Lake Trail provides a gentle climb through a young fir forest as you follow along the course of June Creek. The ease and short distance make this trail an enjoyable family outing. The lake lies nestled along the base of a basalt cliff over which a waterfall pours to replenish the lake’s cold, clear water. On the south shore an inviting sandy beach is bordered by a massive lava flow and Mount St. Helens looms just out of sight.
This maintained trail climbs gently but steadily to June Lake. From there, it’s a steep ascent to the junction with the Loowit Trail system.
Directions
The trail begins at the June Lake Trailhead on Forest Road 83.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required at the Trailhead.
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