A clifftop viewpoint gives you a look down to 150-foot Coopey Falls, which spills down to property owned by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Cross an open talus slope to get views to down to sheep paddocks below, the Columbia River, Phoca Rock, Cape Horn, the Prindle Cliffs, and Silver Star Mountain.

Vine maple, thimbleberry, and sword fern form the understory, and occasionally there are patches of poison oak. Hike up a forested slope where the bases of large Douglas-firs bear scorch marks from the 2017 fire. The trails from each converge just above the lower parking area. There are two parking areas, one above the other at the Bridal Veil intersection on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Throw in a couple of waterfalls and gushing Wahkeena Spring, and this loop offers an eminently satisfying outing. The 1991 Multnomah Falls Fire scorched the slopes between Angels Rest and Multnomah Falls the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire was more extensive, but your descent from Devils Rest will be on user-maintained unofficial trails that were undamaged or little damaged by that blaze. Most of the area you will be traveling through was affected by two recent fires. Angels Rest is an andesite lava flow from Larch Mountain, while Devils Rest is one of the 99 Boring volcanoes. The two destinations do have something in common, however, as both are manifestations of the Boring Lava Field, only a million or so years old compared to the 15 million-year-old Columbia River Basalt flows. Devils Rest, ironically 900 feet above Angels Rest, offers no views whatsoever at its mossy rock summit although there are commanding views east from clifftop perches nearby. Angels Rest indeed offers heavenly vistas from its exposed promontory 1,500 feet above the Columbia River. A few miles further, cross the Sandy on a historic old bridge into Troutdale, where restaurants, galleries and shops populate its main street, the Historic Columbia River Highway.The lollipop loop from Angels Rest to Devils Rest encapsulates a variety of experiences at this western end of the Columbia River Gorge. From there, drive along the river's east bank, where you'll find the historic inns' welcoming neon signs. Follow the Historic Columbia River Highway west from the trailhead for 13 scenic miles to the Sandy River. Restrooms are available at Bridal Veil State Park.Īfter this famous Gorge hike, have a meal at another icon: one of the historic roadhouse inns or restaurants near the Sandy River.Hikers and their dogs are common vectors for spreading invasive seeds. Please always stay on the trail and clean your boots before and after you hike.From it are spectacular, 270-degree views, including Washington-side landmarks such as Beacon Rock and Silver Star Mountain. Pass Coopey Falls and ascend through the Coopey Creek drainage before climbing further to Angel’s Rest. From the trailhead, follow the Angel’s Rest Trail (Trail 415).No parking or trailhead passes are required. Falling trees, landslides, and debris flows are more likely in the burned areas because of unstable soil due to less vegetation to hold it in place. We encourage hikers to be extra alert when hiking in burned areas in the Gorge. This trail was impacted by the 2017 Eagle Creek fire. Moderately difficult and close to Portland, the trail receives heavy use year-round, especially on weekends. This 4.8-mile, out-and-back hike gains 1,500 feet in elevation as it climbs through trees and over boulders to Angel’s Rest, an exposed blufftop with panoramic Gorge views. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.

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