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Trailhead: Ape Canyon
A small parking area provides access to Ape Canyon Trail #234.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 06/12/2024: The gate by Marble Mountain Sno*Park is now open, and the road is clear of snow up to Ape Canyon and Lahar Viewpoint. Snow may still be present on trails as well as any parking areas, so please use caution. For more information, contact Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument at 360-449-7800. |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day or valid Recreation Pass. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites. |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Cougar, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | America the Beautiful or Northwest Forest Pass accepted. $5 fee payment station available at nearby Lava Canyon Interpretive Site. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
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General Information
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.
Parking:
Parking area is small and can be very busy on the weekends.