mossy carpet
Exploring local natural areas is an important part of rewilding. It helps develop sense of place, and you can create “foraging maps” in your head as you go along. I try to go on a walk or a hike at least once a week with no other purpose in mind than checking out a new place. If I find some stuff to gather–bonus! I checked out the cape horn loop trail which is about 7 miles east of Washougal, WA. This is a lesser known, close-in, Gorge hike with stunning views. It’s a strange one, pieced together from public and private lands. You will find yourself on gravel roads, paved roads, wagon roads, as well as regular trails.It was a miserable cold rainy day and the hike was looong (about 8 miles) and knee wrenching (lots of ups and downs) . I picked some blewits, a type of mushroom, and saw lots of wild rose hips. I don’t know if it is legal, but there were also a lot of flat overlooks up top that looked good for camping. For more information on this hike visit, http://www.hikingupward.com/WSP/CapeHorn/.
Cape Horn, Columbia River Gorge
