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Plains of Abraham (Mt. St. Helens)
Skamania County, Washington
Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Fees: NW Forest Pass
Activity: hiking
Elevation: 2880'-4870'
Current status (as of 2/2/23): closed
Peak wildflower bloom at Plains of Abraham is typically from early June through July into early August, but there may be some flowers blooming from late May until late August.*
Typical year:
Notes: The road/trail south from the Windy Ridge Viewpoint is closed for construction through the end of 2022.
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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.