Skylight Loop via Ape Cave Trail

based on 115 tracks & routes #7 hike out of 99 in
3.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 47 min
Time
terrain
397 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy out and back trail to Skylight in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument.

This trail goes by Ape Cave Interpretive Site, Ape Cave, Lava Fall, Ape Cave Upper Entrance, and Ape Cave Lower Entrance.



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    7 years ago
    I’ve hiked the Ape Caves 3 times now and always enjoy it. It’s not a long hike but can be challenging at times when down in the lava tubes. Would highly recommend having a head lamp so your hands are free.
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    2 years, 3 months ago
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xa6ap 10 years, 2 months ago
Ape Caves, WA
Great hiking with a strenuous exercise. GPS is not working underground, but picks up as soon as you exit the caves.
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Danger722 9 years, 6 months ago
Ape Cave
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