Angel’s Rest Trail -  Trail # 415
Oregon

Length:  4.5 miles round trip

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Season of Use:  March to December

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.

Features:  Look for a wildflower display (which peaks in May) of blue-eyed grass, star-flowered smiliacina, and trillium at lower levels.

Map:    Angels Rest
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area