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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 will start at the Park and Ride at Salmon Falls Road. We will go under Route 14 and connect to Cape Horn Road. We will follow the road to where it intersects with with the Cape Horn trail. The trail up is narrow and has a lot of loose rocks, so poles will be helpful. We will follow the trail uphill, stopping as several viewpoints. We will go under Route 14 and continue up to the Nancy Russel Viewpoint where we will have lunch. From there, we will go downhill back to the Park and Ride.| 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 |
