This gorgeous hike in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a great place to view the volcano, spot wildflowers and wildlife, and experience the regeneration of forest ecology after the 1980 blast.

This gorgeous hike in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a great place to view the volcano, spot wildflowers and wildlife, and experience the regeneration of forest ecology after the 1980 blast.
The site of a former fire lookout, the summit of the Glacier View trail offers a magnificent view of Mount Rainier. Lesser-known than other trails in the region, this hike is also not too difficult, making it perfect way to see Mount Rainier away from the crowds.