Kalama Ski Trail to Blue Lake & Beyond

7.6 miles of hiking • 1250' elevation gain •

We got out late and had to find a close-in hike. This area of Mt. St. Helens is fairly close and has some excellent views! We had never completed this trail before so we decided to hike up the Kalama Ski Trail and head out to Blue Lake. There were quite a few campers at the lake but we quickly crossed the stream and headed north. The trail north of Blue Lake has some old growth and was a very comfortable temperature under the canopy. We didn't get very far but had a great time!