Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
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
This 7.5 mile hike is one of my favorite autumn hikes to enjoy. It can get busy during the weekends but hopefully with an early start we'll beat the crowds. We'll start by leaving the parking lot and heading down to the bottom of the trail at the gorge, then hiking back up. I love doing this one in reverse to get some elevation gain.
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 55 miles |
| Distance - Round Trip | 7 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
