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

Best time of year to be on this hike for wildflowers, because of the radiant show of larkspur, delphiniums. We will do the upper portion only as the lower portion is closed for falcon breeding until mid-July. We will stop at all viewpoints, cross under SR 14 through the tunnel, and hike down to the lower overlook of the Columbia, where the creek streams to make the lower falls. There we will turn back, retrace our steps to the Nancy Russell overlook, and stop again for a snack or lunch before returning to the parking area. The pace will vary, depending on the elevation gain and the goal of keeping the group together. 

 

 

 

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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