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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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- 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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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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