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 is a short version at Cape Horn. Start at the Nancy Russell Overlook parking area and work our way down to the overlooks above the river, then back up. 5 miles, 800 ft. elevation gain. Do not go to the usual trailhead on Hwy 14. Instead take Belle Center Road on left (a couple of miles after Lilac Farm) to Mt. Pleasant Road (also old Hwy 14), right to Strunk Road to the parking lot. You can get this on your gps by entering Take Me to Nancy Russell Overlook at Cape Horn, WA. The hike starts at 9 a.m. (Please note - if you plan to meet at the Mazama Center the parking lot is not available at this time. We recommend parking the south side of the building on Washington Street and meeting there.)

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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