This event is intended to bring our Muslim brothers closer together for a fun-filled hike into the Ape Cave followed by lunch, prayer, and beneficial reminders. Lunch sponsored by Cool Islam.

Date and Time: Fri, Aug 12, 2023, 9 AM - 6:00 PM

Departure Location: Abu Bakr Islamic Center, 2 NE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213

Event Location: Ape Cave, Cougar, Washington 98616 (Meeting at Ape Cave Parking Lot on NF-8303. We will be entering Ape Cave from the Lower Entrance)

Ticket price: $0/person (Boys 10+ & Men, Minors Must Be Accompanied By Adult)

If you would like you can make a donation to Northwest Dawah Foundation or Cool Islam to support our organizations work:

• Donate to Northwest Dawah Foundation:https://www.nwdawah.org/donate/ 

• Donate to Cool Islam: http://www.coolislam.org/welcome/DonateUs/

What you need to know:

• This hike is rated as an easy hike according to OregonHikers.org that being said you will need to be able-bodied to do this hike including the ability to hike from the trailhead to the opening of the cave and down a set of stairs into the cave, and then navigate the dark cave with headlamps and other light sources. 

• Children can participate in this hike but will need to be supervised by a parent or chaperone at all times. Our volunteers will help supervise the group, but it is up to individuals to exercise common sense and be responsible for their personal safety.

• By registering and participating in this event, you agree to our event liability agreement.

How to get there:

• Option 1: Northwest Dawah Foundation will have volunteers who will drive brothers on a first come, first serve basis (limited availability) for those who do not plan to drive themselves. We will depart from Abu Bakr Islamic Center, 2 NE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR at 9:00 AM. Please indicate when registering whether you will need a ride. You can also volunteer to drive your vehicle and provide a ride during registration.

• Option 2: You can drive your personal vehicle and meet us at Abu Bakr and depart with us at the same time or you can go directly to Ape Cave and meet us in the parking lot.

What to bring:     -      Ape Cave is the third longest lava tube (2.5 miles long) in North America and the cave temperature is 42 degrees F/5.6 degrees C year-round. Make sure to bring two sources of light per person (a cell phone light is not bright enough), sturdy shoes, warm clothing (even in warm weather).

What we will supply:

• Lunch is being sponsored by Cool Islam and will be provided entirely free.

• Northwest Dawah Foundation will have a limited number of light sources available on a first come, first serve basis to borrow. We will also provide snacks, water, and other beverages in addition to the lunch. We will have clean water to make Wudhu and a First Aid Kit available. 

• Northwest Dawah Foundaion will provide a tarp, prayer rugs and other items in support of the event overall.

• Northwest Dawah Foundation will cover Ape Cave 1-Day Ticket and National Forest Recreation Day Pass. 

• Volunteer drivers will be provided reimbursement for gas costs upon request.

Please email info@nwdawah.org or call  1(877) 329-2468 if you have any questions