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Johnston Ridge Observatory |
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HABITAT: |
USFS Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument pumice plains formed by 1980 eruption. |
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| BIRDING: | Area features small number of birds of species unusual in western Washington: Prairie Falcons, Horned Larks, Western Meadowlarks, and Rock Wrens. | ||
VIEWING: |
From observatory, Boundary Trail goes 8 miles w/ spectacular views of Mt. St. Helens caldera. Caution: Volcano activity may close area unexpectedly; check w/ monument staff. |
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| ACCESS: | From I-5, take exit 49 (Toutle/Castle Rock). Turn east onto Hwy 504 (Spirit Lake Hwy). Road ends at milepost 51.8, Johnston Ridge parking area. | ||