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We were out to
Mount Saint Helens in 2010 and again in
2011.
There are no gas stations past the 10.5 mile point (from I-5) on Hwy 504. The
Shell station just beyond the Toutle Post Office is the last chance to buy fuel
(incl. diesel). The round trip distance to the end of the highway (Johnston Ridge)
from this point is 82 mi (132 km). Cheaper gas is available at Castle Rock as you
exit the I-5 freeway.
The most popular tourist route into the Mount St. Helens area is via Washington state
route 504. It can be reached at Castle Rock (exit #49) off Interstate 5 in Washington,
about one hour and 15 minutes north of Portland and two hours south of Seattle.
It was a nice day but overcast. Not the greatest picture taking day but it was a
nice ride all the same.
Today would probably be a good day to view the mountain from a helicopter.
Today's ride is dedicated to Mark Schell and Brian Hymas who died today in a plane
crash near their homes in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They will be missed
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