Lava Canyon Trail

Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States

4.5 miles (7.2 km) · 1,592 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Lava Canyon Trail is a 4.5 mile route in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington, United States. The course features 1,592 feet of elevation gain and 1,277 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 3.1 miles with 919 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 357 feet per mile. Approximately 24% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 22.3 puts it in the top 11.049999999999997% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Washington's mountain terrain.