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Ape Cave Trail No. 239

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Receives 170,000 visitors annually. The longest intact lava tube in continental US, with interpretative signs about formation, unique features and fragile life within a lava tube. Two main exploration routes - lower trail w/ lava 'ball', upper=challenging

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Activities
Dog Walking
Walking
Hiking
Trail Running
National Recreation Trail Details

Length: 3.5 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: 5

Trail Use Notes:
None

Seasonal Use Notes:
winter visitors hike or ski to cave entrance

Location: In the Gifford Pinchot NF, just N of Lava Tubes above the Swift Reservoir Dam. Access from I-5 on SR 503, Co. Rd. 17, and FS Rds. 90, 83, and 8303.
County: Skamania
State: WA
Townships: -

Driving Directions:
From Cougar travel east on SR5035 for 7 miles, turn north on FR83 for 2 miles, turn west on FR8303 1.5 miles to Ape Cave.

Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: -
Elevation Low: -
Elevation Gain: -

Average Width: 60 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: -
Additional Surfaces: -

Year Designated: 1986

Overview

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    1372.95 mi Away
  • Lat/Lng
    46.10690, -122.21217
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