Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Cape Horn
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph) as part of the Columbia Gorge Campout Weekend.
Contacts
- Sun, May 17, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,350 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Fri, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Enjoy sweeping views of the river, fields of wildflowers, and an abundance of peregrine falcon sightings along this gentle yet stunning trail atop the bluffs on the Washington side of the river. It hugs the river part of the way, offering several viewpoints for photos and falcon spotting, before turning into rolling hills and fields of wildflowers. We will have a hearty snack at our turnaround point, which is a roomy viewpoint of the river with stone benches. If the timing is right, we'll be enjoying our break surrounded by blooming larkspur.
Plan to have boots on ready to hit the trail at 8:00AM. For those who are participating in the campout weekend, carpooling instructions from the Cascade Locks Motel will be included in the Hello Hiker email.
Cape Horn
-
Green Trails Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S
Trails Illustrated Columbia River Gorge - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)