Near Cape Horn Mountain from Lola Creek
Panaroma from the summit of Cape Horn Mountain
Near Cape Horn Mountain from Lola Creek
Upper Lola Lake
Near Cape Horn Mountain from Lola Creek
Sawtooth Mountains from the ridge
Near Cape Horn Mountain from Lola Creek
Collie Lake

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Cape Horn Mountain from Lola Creek

4.3 (3 Ratings)
A mountain with sweeping views of the Sawtooth, White Cloud, and Salmon River Mountains.
5.5
mi
Distance
3,196
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.52mi
Distance
3,196ft
Elevation Gain
262ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
9,511ft
High Point
6,559ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This out of the way trail provides access to the Lola Lakes, then climbs to the Cape Horn divide for a great overview of the drainage. However, you shouldn't to stop there! Continue along the ridge, past a couple false summits about a mile for stunning views of the Sawtooths, the White Clouds, and the valley to the South. The hike ends at Cape Horn Mountain. From there, you'll look down on Collie Lake and the Collie Lake drainage. Even if you don't want to go all the way to Cape Horn Mountain, you'll at least want to hike a the few hundred feat to the first high point on the ridge to get the mountain views, which are hidden from view when you are at the divide.I didn't go to the Lola Lakes but they are only about .25 mile off the trail. There is a sign along the trail that shows the where to diverge to get to the upper lake. It looks like it would be easy cross country hiking to get there.

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