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Cape Horn trail (section) hike 2-18-07

Posted by Jane (2007-02-26)
(This was a "hike leader training outing" with Friends of the Columbia Gorge   http://portlandhikers.com/forums/14634/ShowThread.aspx#14634 )
 
Volunteers met at Gateway then carpooled to the Cleveland House at Cape Horn, WA.
 
Cleveland House Cape Horn 2-18-07.jpg
 
This was one property aquired by FoCG, and with restoration changes, will provide an incredible viewing area comparable to Crown Point on the OR side of river 
Cleveland House view 2-18-07.jpg
 
We just did a short stretch of the Cape Horn trail, from the Cleveland property, down across Hwy 14, and to a couple overlooks on the trail, and back. I believe about 3 miles rt. It was a wet, grey, February day (sorry, redundant I know ;) But a great group and outing!
 
Looking east over the river:
Cape Horn trail meadow 2-18-07.jpg
 
an old shed along the trail, rumoured to be an old moonshine hiding place, or just a storage shed for the highway-building tools years ago?...hmmm....
Cape Horn trail old shed 2-18-07.jpg
 
 
 
Phoca Rock (named by early explorers, meaning :"genus of earless seals")Cape Horn, Phoca Rock, Tucker House 2-18-07.jpg
 
 
Kevin sharing many points of interest viewed on this wonderful trail
Cape Horn Trail looking over Col. River 2-18-07
 
Do check out the efforts being made for this incredible area:
 
 

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