Viewpoint · Mount St. Helens
Skylight
2.8 mi round trip414 ft gainEasyDay 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
Distance2.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain414 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,445 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Skylight is a viewpoint reached by a 2.8-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Ape Cave Trail, then Ape Cave Upper Passage to the viewpoint.
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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 Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.