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

We'll carpool from the MMC parking lot departing at 7:30 am, or you can meet us at the trailhead at 8:10. The hike is about 7.5 miles with 1500 feet of elevation gain most of which is over the first mile and a half. We'll aim for an average pace of 2.25 mph which will have us back to the MMC around 1 pm. 

The lower part of the loop reopens the day before our hike so we may find downed trees and/or overgrown areas on that portion of the trail.

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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