Explore the Upper Cave


Upper Ape Cave is recommended only for well-equipped explorers. It extends for nearly 7,000 feet.

This part of the cave is rugged and interrupted by large piles of rock from ancient ceiling collapses.

It takes about 2 and 1/2 hours to explore the upper cave.


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Exploring Ape Cave

Ape Cave

Before the Eruption

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