FR 99 branches west off FR 25 within Gifford Pinchot National Forest, passing Meta Lake before ending at Windy Ridge Viewpoint, just 5 miles from Mount St. Helens. From the overlook you'll have a broad view of the devastation stretching from the volcanic crater to Spirit Lake. Travelers should contact the Forest Service for updates about seasonal road closures.
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