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Cape Horn Conservancy President Teresa Robbins, board member Larry Keister and Friends of the Columbia Gorge Secretary Keith Brown stand on a new set of stairs leading hikers out of the Cape Horn Trail. The log curbs, fabric underneath and gravel on top prevent the build up of mud.
Cape Horn Conservancy President Teresa Robbins, board member Larry Keister and Friends of the Columbia Gorge Secretary Keith Brown stand on a new set of stairs leading hikers out of the Cape Horn Trail. The log curbs, fabric underneath and gravel on top prevent the build up of mud.

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July 8, 2014
The Cape Horn Trail's 7.7-mile loop offers spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge. Hike through fir, maple, alder and oak forests, over creeks, along cliffs and under a waterfall. The lower trail, closed for native peregrine falcon nesting, re-opens July 16.

Horn of discovery

One step at a time, the Cape Horn Trail is changing. "When hikers see us working on the trail, they are always so appreciative," said Cape Horn Conservancy President Teresa Robbins. "People tell us this is their favorite hike in the Gorge. That's our goal. We want to be number-one."