The Cape Horn Trail is one of the closest Columbia River Gorge trails to the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. It features wide-ranging views up and down the river, rocky cliffs and crags, streams and a waterfall. The route is well signed and has seen numerous improvements over the years, including sturdier trail treads and new overlooks. Link: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Cape_Horn_Loop_Hike

Activity Notes

Cape Horn closes February, so we can do this loop before the Perigrine Falcons close down the lower trail. 

This is one of the closest Gorge trails to the Portland-Vancouver metro area.  It features gorgeous views, rocky crags, streams and two waterfalls.  We will meet at MMC at 8:00AM or at the Cape Horn Trailhead at 8:45AM.  The Distance is 7.4 miles with 1350 elevation gain.  The drive to the trailhead is 60 miles round trip.

http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Cape_Horn_Loop_Hike

We will be doing the hike in a clockwise direction to get the pavement part out of the way first.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 55 miles
Distance - Round Trip 7 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
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