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Destinations   Destinations - South Side >> Stratigraphy Viewpoint   Stratigraphy Viewpoint   Stratigraphy Viewpoint. Forest Service photograph.       Open mid-May to late-October Unimproved access to strata layers requires careful footing The Stratigraphy Viewpoint is closed due to poor road conditions at the June Lake junction caused by 2006 floods. Nestled between Lahar Viewpoint and Lava Canyon lies this gem of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Recorded in these earthen pages, are south side diary entries of Mount St. Helens' eruptive history. Analyze each layer to discover the order of material that descended the volcano and how to tell when this volcano was dormant.       Education Programs Available A one-eighth mile trail to viewpoint is wheel chair accessible, but difficult due to graveled surface. One interpretive sign.   Services Available There is no water at this location. This is Pack-It-In/Pack-It-Out site. There are no public toilets here. The nearest public toilets are at Lava Canyon, approximately one-fourth mile. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle at this location ($5.00 pass/vehicle is required). There are no food services, no trash cans and no picnic tables at this location. The nearest picnic tables are at Lava Canyon (six tables), approximately one-half mile. This is Pack-It-In/Pack-It-Out site. No public pay telephone at this location. The nearest public pay telephone is in Cougar, Washington, approximately 19 miles. Please be aware that cellular telephones do not function properly in most of the Monument and surrounding Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Parking for three cars or one bus.

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