# Ape Cave

> A lava tube over two miles long on the south side of Mount St. Helens. The lower cave is an easy walk in the dark; bring two lights and warm clothes, and book

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A lava tube over two miles long on the south side of Mount St. Helens. The lower cave is an easy walk in the dark; bring two lights and warm clothes, and book a timed entry in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Cougar, WA
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 46.1085, -122.2119
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