Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · OR

Angel's Rest

Moderate · Day hike · Best in Spring, Summer, Fall

Length

4.5 mi

Gain

1,500 ft

Scenery

★★★★☆

About this trail

A steep workout up the gorge wall to a basalt prow jutting over the Columbia River — the closest wow-view from Portland and a regenerating after-burn forest from the 2017 Eagle Creek fire.

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Highlights

Coopey Falls early on the trail
Basalt prow viewpoint
Recovering post-fire forest

Get there

Start: Angel's Rest trailhead · 45.5610, -122.1664

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Parking: Trailhead pullouts along Historic Columbia River Highway near mile 28. Free. Small lots — fills by 8 a.m. weekends; arrive early or use Bridal Veil overflow.

Plan your visit on the interactive map

See Angel's Rest on the live Trailspark map alongside weather averages, gear lists, an elevation profile, and nearby points of interest.

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