Cape Horn — Friday, Sep. 21, 2012

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA

Attention Hikers! FOG THWARTS ATTEMPT TO INSTALL BRIDGE, HELICOPTER FLIGHT RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY - Sep. 24th. Some time between August 20 and November 1st the lower section of the Cape Horn Trail south of Hwy 14 will be temporarily closed while the Forest Service flies in a new footbridge by helicopter. The bridge was partially constructed at the Forest Service work station in Cascade Locks, once placed on its footings, the bridge will be completed on site. The helicopter's ability to operate safely is dependent on local weather conditions and may happen (or be postponed) with little warning. The new bridge will span a small creek at the base of the waterfall which is a highlight of the trail. Currently the trail passes behind the waterfall, but citing safety concerns with rock fall from above and impacts to the riparian environment, the Forest Service included the bridge in the plan to redevelop this user created trail.