Lana's Backroad Adventure to Mt. St. Helens

Event date: 
Sun, 06/29/2025 - 8:30am

Lana's Backroad Adventure to Mt. St. Helens  


Let's take a backroad adventure to Coldwater Lake on Mt. St. Helens! 
Picnic Ride! Bring your lunch!


We will leave Destination, and after a brief ride on I-5, we will then loop around and head down Pioneer Way and Waller Road as we wind our way to the Roy Y, where we will begin to shrug off the city and enjoy the forest as we ride down 507. The first gas stop is at Four Corners in Yelm. We then continue our backroad ride and stop in Toledo for our last gas stop before Coldwater Lake. You will need enough gas to make it up and back down (about 100 miles). The ride time will be around 3.5 hours. Kickstands down at Coldwater Lake. I can lead a return ride back to Destination via I-5 (due to time) if anyone needs it. 


Coldwater Lake Recreation Area is located 45 miles east of Castle Rock in the heart of the blast zone. Experience the effect the May 18, 1980 eruption had on the Coldwater Valley, including creating a brand-new lake. The 0.6-mile accessible Birth of a Lake Interpretive Trail (boardwalk) allows visitors to enjoy close-up views of Coldwater Lake. Picnic tables are near the parking lot, and benches are located along the trail. No Passes are required. Leashed pets are allowed. Potable water and flush toilets are available. 
 

Start Destination Harley-Davidson
Check-in 8:30am
KSU 9:00am
Ride Plan

 

Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Lanas_backroad.gpx

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Event Coordinator: 
Lana Stewart
Prospect