Mount Margaret

#659 among destinations in the United States

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Mount Margaret is a 5,850-ft mountain summit located in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in Skamania County of southwest Washington state. It is situated in the Cascade Range, 2 mi north of Spirit Lake, and 2.4 mi northeast of Coldwater Peak. Its nearest higher neighbor is Mount Whittier, 0.93 mi to the north, and Mount St. Helens rises 8 mi to the south. Precipitation runoff from Mount Margaret drains into Coldwater Creek, a tributary of the North Fork Toutle River. A hiking trail provides access to this mountain. This peak was named some time before 1900 by an admiring prospector for Margaret "Maggie" Shultz Layton, a pioneering resident of Toledo, Washington. ()

Coordinates: 46°18'43"N, 122°8'4"W

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Mount Margaret – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coldwater Peak, Minnie Peak, Mount Whittier, Coldwater Lake.

2.4 miW
Mountain
Coldwater Peak
62 min walk • Coldwater Peak is a striking feature of the Cascade Range, located in the state of Washington, United States. This dormant stratovolcano rises to an elevation of 5,727 feet (1,746 meters) and is part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
2.8 miW
Mountain
Minnie Peak
73 min walk • Minnie Peak, located in the United States, is a mountain summit that offers a unique adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. This hidden gem, nestled within the grandeur of Alaska's wilderness, stands as a testament to the rugged beauty of the Last...
0.9 miN
Mountain
Mount Whittier
24 min walk • Mount Whittier is a prominent 5,883-ft mountain summit located in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in Skamania County of southwest Washington state. It is situated in the Cascade Range, 2 mi north of Spirit Lake, and 1.7 mi northeast of The Dome.
5.1 miW
Lake
Coldwater Lake
131 min walk • Coldwater Lake is a barrier lake on the border of Cowlitz County and Skamania County, Washington in the United States. The lake was created during the 1980 eruption of Mount St.
2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Spirit Lake, Mount St. Helens
70 min walk • Spirit Lake is a lake in Skamania County, Washington, United States, located north of Mount St. Helens. It was a popular tourist destination for many years until Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980.
6 miSW
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount St. Helens
152 min walk • Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a U.S. National Monument that includes the area around Mount St. Helens in Washington. It was established on August 27, 1982, by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, following the 1980 eruption. The 110,000 acre National Volcanic Monument was set aside for research, recreation, and education.