Cape Horn Trail

Outside these times it is a there and back hike skipping the narrow exposed sections of the western portion of the loop.

Cape horn trail. Enjoy the six mile loop seasonally from July 16 to January 31 or take the trail 2 miles to access the Nancy Russell Cape Horn Overlook. I hope you. There were only a few areas where I felt like the trail was somewhat steep but I never felt unsafe.

Cape Horn Conservancy is a 501c 3 non-profit organization. Even if you dont want to go all the way to Cape Horn Mountain youll at least want to hike a few hundred feet to the first high point on the ridge to get the views of the Sawtooths and White Clouds which are hidden from view at the divide. The Nancy Russell Lookout is approximately 25 miles in going up through wooded forests then crossing a country road and meadow.

Check out my new video. Cape Horn State Forest Trail Conditions. This is a moderate loop trail to Cape Horn Viewpoint in Washington.

To preserve enhance promote and maintain the Cape Horn Trail and related public lands within the Washougal to Stevenson corridor as a natural educational recreational and economic asset to Skamania County and the surrounding community. Located 20 miles east of Vancouver the drive alone is worth a day out of town. All this Cape Horn Trail enthusiasts will tell you precisely defines its wild appeal.

This trail requires some technical skills as you descend from Cape Horn on ONLY the first 14 mile see video. This is a 71 mile hike with 1350 feet of elevation gain. 14 reviews of Cape Horn Trail We ranhiked this yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it.

This strenuous trail is noted for its many scenic overlooks with classic views looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. Continue beyond the pass onto the north face of Cape Horn but cut off the trail onto a boot-path before reaching the north ridge. To preserve enhance promote and maintain the Cape Horn Trail and related public lands within the Washougal to Stevenson corridor as a natural educational recreational and economic asset to Skamania County and the surrounding community.