Johnston Ridge Observatory

The Johnston Ridge Observatory (JRO) is located at the terminus of the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Southwest Washington State. This vantage point brings visitors within 5 miles of the north side of the volcano and offers spectacular views of the still-steaming lava dome, crater, pumice plain and landslide deposit. JRO is located on Johnston Ridge which was named in honor of U.S.Geological Survey (USGS) volcanologist David A. Johnston who was on duty at the USGS, Coldwater II observation post during the May 18, 1980, eruption. David Johnston was one of 57 people who lost their lives in the eruption. -- Excerpt from: U.S. Forest Service, Johnston Ridge Observatory Fact Sheet: April 1997 Mount St. Helens Points of Interest - Johnston Ridge Driving instructions, visitor information, nearby "Points of Interest", maps, links, etc. For More National Monument Information Link to: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Website More Johnston Ridge Information Johnston Ridge Menu

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