3.0 mi
Distance
571 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 13m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Ape Cave Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 622 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 753 ft |
| End | 3.0 mi | 622 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Timed reservations are required to visit Ape Cave during the open season, which runs May 18 through October 31. You choose a two-hour time slot on Recreation.gov. The site is closed to the public from November 1 to May 17.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cougar, WA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Skamania County, WA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Ape Cave Upper Passage
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