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TRIP 4 Horseshoe Ridge Loop

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Distance 10.4 miles, Loop Elevation Gain 2700 feet Hiking Time 6 to 7 hours Optional Map Green Trails Lookout Mountain Usually Open April to early November Best Times May and June Trail Use Dogs OK, horseback riding Agency Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest Difficulty Difficult Note Good in cloudy weather

HIGHLIGHTS Exercise is the principal attraction of this hike. The infrequent views are generally limited to ridges covered with clear-cuts. So this is a good hike to tackle in gloomy weather, as you won’t feel like you missed anything. The relatively low elevation ensures that this trail opens earlier in the season than most others in the Cascades.

DIRECTIONS Begin by driving to Battleground, either by going north on State Highway 503 from Interstate 205, or by going east on State Highway 502 from Exit 9 off Interstate 5. From the intersection of the two state highways in the middle of Battleground, drive north on Highway 503 for 16.8 miles, and turn right on N.E. Healy Road just after you pass the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument headquarters.