Cape Horn — Saturday, Sep. 28, 2024

I went clockwise on this trail, starting on the lower section.

For as rough and rugged as the ~2 miles of uphill trail was I was shocked at how many folks were doing the loop without poles, or water or anything really. There were several sections through the rough part that even with equipment my footing had to be carefully considered. After that section with the steep climbs and talus slopes, the trail evened out to a well maintained, relatively smooth and easy going path for the remainder of the loop. Incredible views once at the top with blue skies.

I reached the top of the ridge in late afternoon and had the views virtually to myself as most of the crowds had already been on their way out. Definitely worth it!