Point of Interest
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
Length: 3.5 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
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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: -
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Average Width: 60 Inches
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Primary Surface: -
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Year Designated: 1986
