Cape Horn Falls
Washington · 597-foot drop · Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Flow at Cape Horn Falls is light today (25 cfs) — visit for the geology, not the volume.
Expect dry conditions today — don't drive out for this one. Flow is at 33.6 cfs (bottom 24% of the last 30 days, vs. 56 cfs average). The 7-day NOAA forecast shows no significant rain.
Right now
Streamflow
24.8 cfs
BULL RUN RIVER BLW · 19m ago
Overnight
54°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
80°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:29 AM · Sunset 8:58 PM · 15h 29m
Snapshot built 12m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS PQR.
Cape Horn Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 597 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Cape Horn Falls is in Washington. The falls are inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The base sits at roughly 672 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 10 minutes from Washougal. OpenStreetMap shows a trail within 20 meters of the marked location, though the name isn't recorded. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 14139940 · 8.7 mi away
BULL RUN RIVER BLW BULL RUN RES 2, NR BULL RUN, OR
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30-day streamflow
Below 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 24.7 cfs · 136% of last year — significantly wetter
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Horn Falls (this page) | — | 597 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Belle Center Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Bridal Veil Falls | 1 mi | 118 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Coopey Falls | 2 mi | 150 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Shepperd's Dell Falls | 2 mi | 82 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Coopey Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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- Linton Falls615 ft
Questions visitors ask about Cape Horn Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Cape Horn Falls?
Cape Horn Falls is 597 feet (182 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Cape Horn Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Cape Horn Falls is inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Cape Horn Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Gifford Pinchot National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Cape Horn Falls?
No entrance fee. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Cape Horn Falls from a major city?
Cape Horn Falls is 7 miles from Washougal (about 10 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
45.5714, -122.1972
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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