Monitor Ridge (Climbing Route)
2.3 mi
Distance
3,510 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 31m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Monitor Ridge (Climbing Route) is a point-to-point trail in Skamania County, Washington. It is 2.3 miles long and gains 3,510 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Cougar, Washington, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,431 ft |
| High point | 2.0 mi | 2,510 ft |
| End | 2.2 mi | 2,414 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Climbing permits are required year-round for anyone going above 4,800 ft on Mount St. Helens. From April through October permits come from recreation.gov; from November through March they are free and self-issued at the trailhead. Each climber carries photo ID matching the permit, and groups are limited to 12 people per permit. Check the permit page for current quotas, fees and release dates.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Climbers Bivouac trailhead
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cougar, WA · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Skamania County, WA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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