Portland: Cape Falcon
Portland: Cape Falcon
Sea cliffs, wildflower meadows, secret waterfalls, and little elevation gain make this coastal old-growth 4-miler a sweet dayhike at any time of year.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 3.2
Waypoints
CFT001
Location: 45.7631340026856, -123.956130981445
Cape Falcon trailhead
CFT002
Location: 45.7625350952148, -123.959266662598
Deep ravine on the L; straight toward Cape Falcon
CFT003
Location: 45.7609672546387, -123.964485168457
Turn R @ T onto Cape Falcon Trail; gentle climb
CFT004
Location: 45.7641830444336, -123.964996337891
Climb up the sculpted trunk onto the throne of the Forest King for large views; sweet scents of hemlock prevalent
CFT005
Location: 45.7648010253906, -123.968566894531
View of Short Sand Beach below
CFT006
Location: 45.7645988464356, -123.971801757812
Great view of the Smuggler Cove and Pacific Ocean
CFT007
Location: 45.7637481689453, -123.975914001465
Go L onto unmarked trail just before footbridge; hike 100 ft. to hidden waterfall then continue another 200 ft. to reach the top of larger waterfall; return to trail
CFT008
Location: 45.7629852294922, -123.979080200195
L @ junction; trail cuts through waist-high shrubs
CFT009
Location: 45.7619514465332, -123.981086730957
Look N over 200-ft. cliff to Cape Falcon; excellent picnic spot; return to trailhead
