United States · 8 days · 1,300 km · One-way
PNW Volcanoes — Mt St Helens, Mt Rainier and Crater Lake
Pacific Northwest volcanic route. Seattle, Mount Rainier (Paradise + Sunrise), Mount St Helens (1980 collapsed cone), Mount Hood, Crater Lake (blue caldera), Columbia Gorge and Portland finish. For geology lovers.
Highlights
- Mt Rainier Paradise + Skyline Trail
- Mt Rainier Sunrise (north-east side)
- Mt St Helens Johnston Ridge Observatory
- Mt Hood Timberline Lodge
- Crater Lake Rim Drive
- Wizard Island
- Multnomah Falls
- Columbia Gorge
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Seattle → Mt Rainier (Paradise)
Seattle → Ashford · 150 km
Overnight: Ashford KOA
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Day 2
Mt Rainier (Paradise + Sunrise)
Ashford · 100 km
Overnight: Cougar Rock Campground
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Day 3
Mt Rainier → Mt St Helens
Ashford → Castle Rock · 180 km
Overnight: Toutle River RV Resort
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Day 4
Mt St Helens (Johnston Ridge)
Castle Rock · 100 km
Overnight: Toutle River RV Resort
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Day 5
Mt St Helens → Mt Hood
Castle Rock → Government Camp · 220 km
Overnight: Trillium Lake Campground
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Day 6
Mt Hood → Crater Lake
Government Camp → Crater Lake · 380 km
Overnight: Mazama Campground
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Day 7
Crater Lake → Columbia Gorge
Crater Lake → Hood River · 480 km
Overnight: Hood River area
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Day 8
Columbia Gorge → Portland (drop-off)
Hood River → Portland · 100 km