A short boardwalk at Coldwater Lake, the Birth of a Lake trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly, and provides interesting information about the creation of this lake thanks to the 1980 eruption.
From the paved parking area at the south end of Coldwater Lake, step out onto the Birth of the Lake trail. Just a half mile long, this short little out and back trail offers detours down boardwalk sections, as well as pavement, making it easily passable for all hiking abilities.
Interpretive signs along the way help illustrate and explain how Coldwater Lake was created from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and how, against all expectations, life surged back just a few decades after the devastating event. You may spot chewed trees, evidence of beavers activity, as well as fish feeding on insects, bird singing and swooping, and your fellow hikers enjoying the area.
There are picnic tables and restrooms here, as well as two separate parking areas, so there are lots of opportunities to enjoy nature here however you like.
Birth of a Lake Interpretive Trail
46.2921,
-122.2663
Map & Directions
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 0 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,500 feet
A short boardwalk at Coldwater Lake, the Birth of a Lake trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly, and provides interesting information about the creation of this lake thanks to the 1980 eruption.
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Hiking Birth of a Lake Interpretive Trail
Birth of a Lake Interpretive Trail
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
