FAQs: Getting There & Where to Stay

Addresses and distances provided here are approximate and subject to change. Refer to Race Director communications for final details.

Transportation

Flying in? Portland or Seattle

  • Portland International (PDX) is about one-and-a-half hours from the start of the Mayfield and just over 1 hour from the end of Yale Lake.

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) is under 2 hours from the start of the Mayfield and under 3 hours from the end of Yale Lake.

  • Times are stated without traffic. Expect longer drives around rush hour.

On the ground

  •  Once you leave the city (either), travel by car is required to reach these remote areas. Rental cars can be picked up at both airports.

  • Transportation to and from the start of each stage will be the responsibility of the swimmer. The Race Director will share a phone list of other swimmers to help with arranging carpools. (You do NOT need to transport your event-provided kayak.)

 

Lodging

Anticipate ‘rustic’ accommodations. None of these are affiliated with the event, please do your own research before booking.

Lodging North of mount saint helens

Lodging South of Mount Saint Helens

  • Anderson Lodge (between Merwin & Yale): 360-247-6660

  • Lone Fir Resort (Yale): 360-238-5210 in Cougar

  • Hotels in Woodland, WA (about 20mi from Lake Merwin): Lewis River Inn, OYO, Best Western

Camping

Camping North of mount saint helens

Camping South of Mount Saint Helens

  • All locations managed by Pacific Corp: 503-813-6666

  • Cresap Bay Campground - Merwin, east end

  • Merwin Park - Merwin, west end

  • Speelyai Bay Park - Merwin, northwest side

  • Saddle Dam Park - Yale, west end

  • Cougar Park & Campground - Yale, north side, tents only