Cape Horn — Monday, Jul. 20, 2020

We decided to try Cape Horn as a sunset hike since another option fell through. We started the Upper route and got to the first couple viewpoints earlier than expected, especially for sunset views. But we hit the viewpoints after the gravel walkway section at just the right time. Unfortunately the section after dark was a lot more difficult and dicey than anticipated. We were able to see with headlamps, but definitely had to pay better attention to our footing on the lower end of the loop. We followed the trail on the map and thought we were supposed to be walking Cape Horn Rd for a good 2 miles to the end (which would be a welcome sight after having eyes in the dark staring at us) but it was actually only a little over 1 mile on the road. The trail is in pretty good condition, but I think if I did it again I’d start on the Lower end of the loop and walk up, the switchbacks on the Upper end seem safer for going downhill.