Monitor Ridge Climbing Route
0.4 mi
Distance
157 ft
Elev. Gain
12m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Monitor Ridge Climbing Route unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,511 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 2,538 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- 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 11 mi away
- County:
- Skamania County, WA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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