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Cape Disappointment Here's a funny story about Cape Disappointment. During my visit, I was huffing and puffing my way up the incredibly steep 3/4 mile (one way!) trail that leads to the lighthouse. Just before reaching the crest, I passed a few folks who were coming down the trail. After exchanging a polite smile and nod, one of them said to me, "You're about to find out why it's called 'Cape Disappointment'. About 200 feet later, I knew what he meant. Yes, the lighthouse is impressive, but that's all there is to see. The views to the north and south aren't as spectacular as one would hope. And the lighthouse itself? Sealed shut. A fence kept visitors from walking all the way around it at the base. I'm sure it wouldn't have been nearly as big a letdown, if the path had been shorter, or less steep.
The view from Cape Disappointment, looking north. The North Head Lighthouse is just around the bend, but you can't see one from the other (which is exactly why they needed to build a second lighthouse!)
The view south, looking toward the mouth of the Columbia River. After hiking back to my car, I left the park. From here, US 101 leads south into Oregon.
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