Ape Cave
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Dan & Janet
N 46° 06.573 W 122° 12.676
10T E 560952 N 5106521
This is a lava tube type cave formed 1900 years ago by an eruption of Mt. St. Helens. It is the longest lava tube in the U.S. and one of the longest in the world.
Waymark Code: WM6K88
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2009
Views: 33
Ape Cave can be found in the Mt. St. Helen's National Monument near Cougar, Washington. It is open to the public. The upper cave is 1.5 miles long and requires difficult climbing over large rock formations. The lower cave is .75 miles long and is an easy to moderate hike.
Type of Land: National Monument
Managed By: US Forest Service
Contact Info: jalder@fvrl.org
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Lava Cave
Contains Stalactites: yes
Contains Stalagmites: no
Contains Bats: yes
Price of Admission: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
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Visit Instructions:
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