| Title: | Cape Mountain |
| Area: | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Elevation: | 1490 Feet |
| Elevation_Gain: | 440 |
| Trail: | Princess Tasha |
| Links: |
Cape Mountain Trails
Trip Journal 1/22/2007 |
| Notes: | Cape Mountain once a grassy knob, served as a fire lookout starting in 1932. The lookout structure was destroyed in 1957, and the trees have grown in on three sides, but a wonderful view to the west out to the Pacific Ocean still remains. The trails to the top are a part of a large network of some 17 miles of trails known as the Coast Horse Trails. However don't let that discourage you, they are great trails to hike on. |
| Route: | From Florence, take Highway 101 north for 5 miles. Turn right and climb for 3 miles to the Dry Lake Trailhead. |
| TH_elevation: | 1050 |
| Distance: | 1.0 |
| USGS_75: | Mercer Lake |
| Reference: | 100 Hikes Oregon Coast by Sullivan / Fire Lookouts of Oregon & Washington by Kresek / 120 Hikes Oregon Coast by Henderson |
Trail Map |
Cape Mountain - - - - January 22, 2007 |
| Type: | Peak |
| Family_Outing: | yes |
| Day_Hike: | yes |
| Historic: | yes |
