Trail · Mount St. Helens
Ape Canyon Trail
8.6 mi round trip1,951 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance8.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,951 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,165 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Ape Canyon Trail is a 8.6-mile round trip, out and back from Ape Canyon Trailhead. The route follows Ape Canyon Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Ape Canyon Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.