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We were out to
Mount Saint Helens last year.
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.
Another nice day. Warm, sunny and in the low 70's for a change.
Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitors Center
Suzy needs a bath but she's happy to be out riding while the shiny new Harley sits
in the garage. She gets more than a little cranky when it's the other way around.
Had a nice lunch at Patty's Place on Washington State Route 504 and then head for home.
Great burgers. Save room for desert....
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