​PLEASE HIKE THE TRAIL RESPONSIBLY.
Wear a mask and face away from the trail when passing others.
BRING ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS, SUCH AS FOOD, WATER, HAND SANITIZER, A MASK, AND TOILET PAPER, AND PACK IT ALL BACK OUT. 
Bathrooms and other facilities may be closed or not maintained.
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The lower Cape Horn Trail is closed from Feb 1-Jul 15 for nesting peregrine falcons.
It is still possible to hike from the trailhead to Nancy Russell Overlook to the Oak View Overlook, and return via the same route.

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Dedicated volunteers have made the Cape Horn Trail one of the best in the gorge.  If you love the trail, please consider volunteering for one of our upcoming work parties.​

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If you love the Cape Horn Trail and would like to support our cause, please consider making a donation.

​To learn more about how we use contributions visit the Donate page.

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PRINTABLE DRIVING DIRECTIONS

CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

Detailed Trail Description

The full trail is a 7.2 mile loop with 1,300 feet of elevation change.