We compared ourselves to this diagram. Happy to report we were prepared cavers.
Entrance to Ape Cave
Entrance to Ape Cave
Tip: Bring gloves & a hat!
There was a lot of dripping water & our fingers were COLD (the cave is 42* year round).
The end of the cave.
Nas & the Lahar Riverbed
Matty in the riverbed.
Next we hiked down to the Lahar Canyon.
Tip: Wear sturdy tennis shoes. We saw a couple of people biff it wearing flip flops.
Danger was everywhere!
The scenery was beautiful!
Bring lanterns/flashlights. If you don't have any, lanterns are available for rent at the cave entrance.
Also: Mt. St. Helens is a 'pack it in/pack it out' park. There are no garbage cans.
To get there: Exit 21 (Woodland) off of I-5. Travel east on SR 503 to Forest Service Road 83. Turn left on FSR 8303 & follow the signs.
We came home and Omid made the most delicious shish kabobs for
dinner (as we were starving!).
3 comments:
That scenery is beautiful. Great pics! I'm glad you didn't literally "have a blast" while exploring the volcano. : )
p.s. can't wait to see your television debut!
That looks like an AWESOME day trip! That cave reminds me of the one we just went to in Bend, but we've never been to the Ape Cave. I'm doin' it!
How nice Erin joon. I am happy you enjoyed everything.
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