Trip
Backcountry Trail Run - Ape Canyon
Join me for a scenic run at a relaxed pace in the dramatic setting of Mt. St. Helens/Loowit!
Contacts
Gabrielle Orsi
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Sat, Oct 14, 2023
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,550 ft
- 4 (4 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Ape Canyon trailhead, time TBD by group since it's a longer drive from the Seattle area.
- Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent required
- Directions from the WTA.org trip description: From Woodland, take Lewis River Road (SR 503) east for 32 miles. Continue east on FR 90 for 3.2 miles, then veer left on FR 83 and proceed 11.2 miles to the trailhead.
We will extend this a little longer than the Mountaineers route to reach the Plains of Abraham, if possible.
Bad weather, wildfire smoke or other contingencies may cancel this trip.
Route/Place
Ape Canyon
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Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
Green Trails Mt St Helens No. 364 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Sturdy running shoes
- Running vest, pack or similar to hold water and personal equipment
- Gaiters could be a good idea due to the ashy soil
Trip Reports