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What to do and see in Castle Rock, Washington (WA): The Best Nature & Parks
Castle Rock is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. Located between the Willapa Hills and western base of Mount St. Helens, Castle Rock is at the heart of Washington timber country in the Pacific temperate rain forest. Castle Rock is part of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area; the population was 1,982 as of the 2010 census.
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1. Spirit Lake Memorial Highway
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
A broad scenic route stretching from I-5 right through the Mount St. Helens blast area.
Reviewed By csarchibald - San Marcos, United States
From the Mt. St. Helens Visitor center to the Johnston Observatory, you take a scenic drive along the Spirit Lake Highway. The wildflowers were in bloom everywhere and the views were incredible. There are several pullouts (viewpoints) along the way with great views of the mountain and the surroundings.
2. Loowit Trail #216
3. Hummocks Trail
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By williambP3663QA - Frisco, United States
I've hiked this trail twice, with my younger son in the late fall a few years ago during a light snow and in late June with my older son. It gives a sense of the scale of the landslide that happened during the 1980 eruption. Looking at the large hummocks and then turning to Mt. St. Helens and realizing these house sized boulders were sent hurtling down the mountain in the landslide was quite impressive. On both occasions we saw wildlife. Notably Elk on the hike in the fall - we were able to see a group of Elk (one bull and four cows) on several occasions on the hike although they stayed far enough to prevent getting any good pictures. On the hike this summer, we saw two deer and were able to get very close (see pictures). It's not a difficult hike, okay for younger kids and worth the time. Another reviewer suggested going to the visitor center and/or Johnston Ridge first. I completely agree with this advice. Definitely want to get a good view of the mountain and a sense of the scale of what happened before this hike. Definitely worthwhile if your schedule allows.
4. The Gardens at Stillmeadows
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
