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Ape Cave Lower Entrance via National Forest Development Road 8303

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1.7 mi
Distance
1 hrs 3 min
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187 ft
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This is a easy out and back trail to Ape Cave Lower Entrance in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument.

This trail goes by Ape Cave Interpretive Site, Ape's Headquarters, Ape Cave, Trail of Two Forests Trailhead, and Trail Of Two Forests Interpretive Site.

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