Loop · Columbia Gorge
Cape Horn Loop Trail
5.1 mi loop1,395 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.1 miFull loop
Elevation gain1,395 ftTotal climb
High point1,329 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cape Horn Loop Trail is a 5.1-mile loop starting from Cape Horn Trailhead. The route follows Cape Horn Loop Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Cape Horn Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.