Angel's Rest
The summit is 1,600 feet and offers an outstanding view of the west end of the gorge and the east edge of the Portland metro area on a clear day. The trail is 4.8 miles in length (round trip) and is accessed directly off the Historic Columbia River Highway near Bridal Veil Exit 28.
Starting in a fern-filled forest, the trail climbs uphill for 0.6 mile before reaching the top of Coopey Falls, a 150 to 175 foot horsetail waterfall, and the footbridge crossing the creek. Continuing on, the trail begins to switchback uphill for 1.6 miles before reaching the ridge crest. Turn left at a junction to a spectacular gorge viewpoint. Use extreme caution at the steep cliff edge. Look for a wildflower display (which peaks in May) of blue-eyed grass, star-flowered smiliacina, and trillium at lower levels. Season of use is March to December.
FEE, PERMIT OR PASS REQUIRED
No
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
ELEVATION
1,450 Feet
DISTANCE (Round-Trip)
4.8 Miles
Starting in a fern-filled forest, the trail climbs uphill for 0.6 mile before reaching the top of Coopey Falls, a 150 to 175 foot horsetail waterfall, and the footbridge crossing the creek. Continuing on, the trail begins to switchback uphill for 1.6 miles before reaching the ridge crest. Turn left at a junction to a spectacular gorge viewpoint. Use extreme caution at the steep cliff edge. Look for a wildflower display (which peaks in May) of blue-eyed grass, star-flowered smiliacina, and trillium at lower levels. Season of use is March to December.
FEE, PERMIT OR PASS REQUIRED
No
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
ELEVATION
1,450 Feet
DISTANCE (Round-Trip)
4.8 Miles
