Angel’s Rest Trail #415
Oregon

Length:  4.5 miles round trip
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Season of Use:  March to December

Difficulty:   Intermediate
Elevation: 100 to 1320 feet    
Visitor Use:   Heavy
Access: Eastbound I-84 – Take Bridal veil exit # 28.  The trailhead is south of the Historic Columbia River Highway, opposite the junction with the interstate access road in Bridal veil.  Westbound I-84 – Take Ainsworth State Park exit # 35 and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway for 7.1 miles (11.4 km). 

 

Description:   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.  This trail does not require a parking pass permit.
Features:  Look for a wildflower display (which peaks in May) of blue-eyed grass, star-flowered Smiliacina, and trillium at lower levels.

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area – Photos