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Toutle, United States

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Observatory· Visitor center· Vista point· Tourist attraction

Johnston Ridge Observatory Reviews | Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Johnston Ridge Observatory is located in Toutle, United States on 24000 Spirit Lake Hwy. Johnston Ridge Observatory is rated 4.8 out of 5 in the category observatory in United States.

Address

24000 Spirit Lake Hwy

Phone

+1 3602742140

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Food-travel Junkie

Place to go to see mt st helens’ beauty and majestic view! Perfect place for a road trip!

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Ross D

We went up early in the morning to watch a sunrise on the mountain. It was one of the most majestic mornings ever! We were the only ones there which made it even better! The trails nearby are a steep and treacherous at certain spots, but fun none the less! Can't wait to go back!

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Martin Vasilevski

Magical place, power of nature is amazing, this is a must see spot.

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Jerry Gmerek

Wonderful place to visit in the summer and winter. In winter, call ahead to see if the coldwater lake gate is closed

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Renae Hoey

Mt St Helens is a NW must-see. If you have not yet, you simply must see it. Nearly 40 years later, the devastation from the 1981 blast is still evident. The Johnston Ridge spot is the most spectacular for the view, as well as a good starting off point for a good hike to Spirit Lake. The observatory was closed due to covid restrictions, on our last visit, though a small gift shop was open. Usually this observatory (and the other along the drive from I-5) are fun, educational, great stops for the family. One side note: Although the parking lot is a bit of an uphill walk to the observation landing, benches are positioned along the way. This was helpful for our 81 year old mom with mobility issues. There are not benches at the top, however. Also, there's very little shade available on a sunny day, so plan for that.

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Lucas Rickey

The actual observation post was closed when I went but still a beautiful place

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The Stiffler Family Adventures

Beautiful view!! Be careful up there right now though. The snow was knee deep. Take a 4x4 and maybe a shovel.

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Dyann Blackburn

Only wish we could have gone into the observatory. But due to Covid-19, it was closed on August 26, 2020. We'll be back another time for sure! I love this place and what it teaches us about this major historical event in the current era, even happening in my lifetime.

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