8.8 miles
Distance
1,918 ft
Climb
-1,917 ft
Descent
4,179 ft
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Ape Canyon Trail is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Southwest Washington. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,918 ft with a max elevation of 4,179 ft then descends -1,917 ft.
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10 Reviews & Comments

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splanken (Jul 23, 2022 at 6:26)
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Rode this this week. Trail in great condition. Views are epic. Was a mega bloom on the plains.
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splanken (Jul 23, 2022 at 6:26)
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Rode this this week. Trail in great condition. Views are epic. Was a mega bloom on the plains.
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KRob (Oct 5, 2021 at 10:27)
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How does Ape Canyon and Plains of Abraham hold up in the rain? Sticky mud or rideable?
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KRob (Oct 5, 2021 at 10:27)
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How does Ape Canyon and Plains of Abraham hold up in the rain? Sticky mud or rideable?
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karoltu (Jul 13, 2021 at 22:28)
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Lots of steep sections, but an epic reward beyond tree line.

Returning downhill is fun and rolling mostly
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karoltu (Jul 13, 2021 at 22:28)
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Lots of steep sections, but an epic reward beyond tree line.

Returning downhill is fun and rolling mostly
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lancinho (Jun 20, 2020 at 12:56)
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The road to the trailhead is now open and Ape Canyon and Plains trail are cleared and in good shape.
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lancinho (Jun 20, 2020 at 12:56)
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The road to the trailhead is now open and Ape Canyon and Plains trail are cleared and in good shape.
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gafoto (Aug 2, 2019 at 23:12)
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Avoid on the weekends. The traffic makes this pretty mediocre to ride downhill.
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gafoto (Aug 2, 2019 at 23:12)
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Avoid on the weekends. The traffic makes this pretty mediocre to ride downhill.
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  • Riding area
    Southwest
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for Ape Canyon Trail mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,876 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,876 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,877 ft
  • Grade max
    -51.5%
  • Grade min
    48.2%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,484 ft
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Ape Canyon Trail
Sep 24, 2022 @ 7:44am
Sep 24, 2022
Dry and loose. Pretty technical in places.
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