This is where you emerge from the ground if you started your journey through the cave from the lower entrance at the parking lot. The trail back leads through a nicely forested area with some lava flow next to you.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Ape Cave - Upper Entrance

hikers

#1.

Ape Cave Trail – Mount Saint Helens National Monument

6.11km

01:43

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

#2.

Ape Cave Trail

7.44km

02:13

240m

Explore Ape Cave, one of North America's longest lava tubes, on this moderate 4.6-mile hike near Mount St. Helens.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 760 m

Weather

Wednesday 25 March

4°C

-2°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Skamania County, Washington, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Ape Cave Interpretive Site/Lower entrance

Muddy River (in Lava Canyon)

Climbers Bivouac & Trailhead

Coldwater Lake Boardwalk Trail

Abraham Trail

Campsite and South Fork Toutle River

Windy Ridge Trail – View of Mount St. Helens

Ape Canyon

View of Spirit Lake and Mount St. Helens

Butte Camp Trail

View of Spirit Lake and Mount St. Helens from Harry's Ridge

Blue Lake

Ape Cave - Upper Entrance

#1.

Ape Cave Trail – Mount Saint Helens National Monument

#2.

Ape Cave Trail

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️