“There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story.” – Linda Hogan Cape Horn, a dramatic series of cliffs that overlook the Washington side of the Columbia River, is one of the most scenic hikes that you will find in the Columbia Gorge. It’s also one of the closest hikes to travel to in the Gorge from either Portland or Vancouver. And during the week, you are likely to have the trails to yourself. The full loop is 7 miles, or it’s easy to hike the trail section by section, depending…