I ran the Cape Horn counterclockwise starting with the upper section then continuing on to the lower section. Signs clarified that the falcon closure ended 7/15/23. Only saw 2 people on an early Thursday morning.
First mile of the upper section and a large chunk of the lower section are overgrown and brushy- but a WTA trail work crew was heading in to work on the lower section when I was on my way out! So the trail should be in better condition soon. 2 small washouts / rough patches on the lower trail between miles 4-5 or so. Just watch your step.
The only definitive water source I saw which was easy to access was a creek at mile 3.7 into the loop. A small trickle in the lower loop which will probably dry up in August and then a larger stream with a log bridge over it around mile 5– but it’s hard to access being in a steep gully off the trail so you’d have to really want water!
Trail was shaded when I was running (6-7:45am) and temps were cool but there are stretches that clearly will be sunny in the middle of the day.
The final road stretch went quickly but it is uphill! Look for a small sign on your left indicating the trail and access to the tunnel that goes under Highway 14.
Signage on the trail was pretty clear plus there are a couple of maps posted. Generally if it’s marked as for horses you will miss the views but have better footing.
Mostly a very runnable trail- just some spots that required walking for me anyway.
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