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TRIP 2 Huffman Peak Loop

Distance 14.5 miles, Loop Elevation Gain 3000 feet Hiking Time 7 to 8 hours Optional Map Green Trails Lookout Mountain Usually Open May to October Best Time Mid-June Trail Use Dogs OK (but ford may be dangerous), horseback riding Agency Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest Difficulty Difficult

HIGHLIGHTS So you’ve come to the Siouxon Creek area and you feel that the Siouxon Creek Trail (ssss1), while beautiful, just doesn’t provide enough exercise. Well, there’s another worthy option here for athletic hikers looking to pump up that heart rate. The climb to Huffman Peak will satisfy the cardiovascular needs of the most avid hiker and has the added benefit of providing a first-rate view of Mt. St. Helens.

By making a loop out of the trip and returning on the Siouxon Creek Trail, you won’t even miss the waterfalls and forests that are the area’s main attraction. In addition to strong lungs and thighs, this hike requires an unusual piece of equipment—a pair of wading shoes. You’ll need them to make the bridgeless lower crossing of Siouxon Creek.