The full experience at Ape Cave includes the easy exploration of a spacious lava tube (Lower Cave), followed by more difficult travel through a smaller, longer, and more rugged lava tube (Upper Cave) to an exit. The return hike winds through shady forest and crusty lava formations.

After Dec. 1 Forest Road 8303 to the cave is gated at the Trail of Two Forests. Visitors walk about a mile to the cave.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 71 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 5 miles
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