Ape Canyon, Rocky gorge near Mount St. Helens, United States.
The canyon walls narrow to eight feet wide and extend along the edge of the Plains of Abraham on Mount St. Helens southeast shoulder.
In 1924, gold prospectors reported an encounter with tall creatures throwing rocks at their cabin, leading Forest Service rangers to investigate the claims.
The name of this geological formation has become intertwined with Pacific Northwest folklore through its connection to reported Bigfoot sightings.
The Ape Canyon trail extends 11 miles round trip with 1,400 feet elevation gain, requiring a Northwest Forest Pass for parking access.
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption transformed the canyon landscape while preserving sections of old-growth forest containing noble firs and silver firs.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.20140,-122.10700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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