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Cape Horn Loop Trail in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The Cape Horn Loop Trail offers hikers a blend of forested paths, panoramic viewpoints, and intriguing geological formations, making it a fantastic hike in the Columbia River Gorge. Along the route, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Columbia River, including distant landmarks like Beacon Rock and Angel's Rest. Highlights include dramatic basalt cliffs, Cape Horn Falls, a hidden waterfall that cascades dramatically into the river, and Cigar Rock, a striking rock formation that rises above the river, creating memorable photo opportunities. #Hiking #River #Waterfall #Nature #Overlook #Forest #Cliff #Rock #Gorge #Loop

  • Distance: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,080 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,273 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,080 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 177 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 52 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 15 m
  • Global speed: 2.1 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,080 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,273 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,080 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 177 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 52 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 15 m
  • Global speed: 2.1 mph

About this trail

Name: Cape Horn Loop Trail in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Cape Horn Trail, Skamania County, Washington, 97010, United States (45.58938 -122.17877)

End: Canyon Creek Road, Skamania County, Washington, 97010, United States (45.58944 -122.17871)

Coordinates: 45.56714 -122.20399 45.59201 -122.17846

Topography: Skamania County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Distance: 6.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,867 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,273 ft

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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. #Hiking #Loop #River #Waterfall #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,871 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,280 ft

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