1.8 hr
Overview
A network of horse trails was constructed in the 1990s on the Siuslaw National Forest’s Cape Mountain. Of course, hikers and mountain bikers are welcome to use these trails as well and, most of the time, you are unlikely to encounter any other users. Originally Cape Mountain was a patchwork of forest and meadows that were annually burned by area Indians. After scorching wildfires at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the Cape Mountain summit became a grassy bald that offered views in all directions. A lookout was constructed in 1932, but the forest has grown up since then to shield all vistas except out to the Pacific Ocean. However, there are older trees along some of the trails, which are easily graded and offer a number of loop options.
Trail Stats
5.6 km
157 m
448 m
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