Oregon · Hiking

Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail)

0.9 mi
round trip
471 ft
climb
1,471 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siuslaw National Forest. It doesn't name Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail), so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Siuslaw National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cape Mtn. Trail is a short, easy hike in the Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA of Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.9 miles long, with a total climb of about 470 feet, and it makes a natural out-and-back. The route starts at roughly 1,328 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,471 feet before returning to the start. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Florence show July highs around 68°F with only about five wet days, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The trail is on natural surface, and both bikes and horses are allowed. The Lookout Loop (Cape Mtn. Trail) branch is just 0.1 mile away, and the Lookout Loop Trail is about 0.6 mile off. Baker Beach Campground and Alder Dune are both within about 2.5 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail)

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 39°

      21 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 37°

      19 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 39°

      22 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 40°

      18 wet

    5. May

      60° / 43°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      64° / 46°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      68° / 50°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      67° / 49°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 46°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 44°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 40°

      19 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 37°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Florence #2, OR, 6.6 mi away at 75 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
0.9 mi round trip
Climbing
About 471 ft
Summit
1,474 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0.5 hours

Season

Season: Year-round.

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Questions about this route

How long is the Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail) on Cape Mountain?

About 0.9 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail)?

About 471 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail)?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail) take?

About 0.5 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail)?

Year-round.

How many routes go up Cape Mountain?

4: Cape Mtn. (Cape Mtn. Trail), Lookout Loop Trail, LOOKOUT LOOP (CAPE MTN. TRAIL) and Princes Tasha (Cape Mtn.Trail).

Conditions and forecast on Cape Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.