Trailhead: Ape Canyon
A small parking area provides access to Ape Canyon Trail #234.
Note: this site can exceed its parking capacity during the busy summer months. Additional parking may be available at Lava Canyon or Lahar Viewpoint.
General Information
June - October
Day use only: open sunrise to sunset
Recreation Passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.
Fee payment station available at nearby Lava Canyon Interpretive Site.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters
Contact Phone: 360-449-7800
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.165526
Longitude: -122.09105
Directions
From Cougar WA take Lewis River Road east for 2.8 miles. The road then changes to Forest Road 90. Continue on Forest Road 90 to Forest Road 83, approximately 4 miles and turn left. Drive Forest Road 83 for 8.4 miles to the Ape Canyon Trailhead. The trailhead is on the left just before the end of the road at the Lava Canyon Trailhead.
Travel Considerations
Forest Road 83 is paved but rough. Use caution.
Parking
Limited parking available (approximately 7 vehicles). Additional parking nearby at Lava Canyon Interpretive Site and Lahar Viewpoint.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms available at Lava Canyon Trailhead.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
