We wanted to hike in
the Gorge. We had hiked in back of several of the big Falls before, the most
notable of which is the "10 falls" hike in back of Multnomah Falls,
including Fairy Falls.
On the trail up
We chose Angel's
Rest, hoping to see Bridal Veil Falls, and Coopey Falls from the top. We did
not know that there were fantastic vistas, but very little of waterfalls
visible!
The hike was very
nice, the weather was warm but not too hot. It was a relentless uphill 2.37
mile hike. The forest was beautiful, if a bit dry.
At the top, at
Angel's Rest, the views to the West and East along the Columbia River were
stunning. The pictures here do not do it justice.
Just below Angel's Rest, east along the Columbia River
Near Angel's rest, east along the Columbia River, a fire burning on the Washington side
Looking east from Angel's Rest
Looking west along the Columbia River. In the distance, in the middle, you can just see Portland City Center.
It is a very pleasant hike,
but we did suffer for a few days after! Our quads were overworked on the way
down.
Us, at lunch rest below Angel's Rest
Looking west through the trees
a Hobbit Hole! See the blue water bottle at the bottom?
backing out, the Hobbit Hole entrance
Oops, that's not a Hobbit!
We stopped off to lean over the Coopey River Falls and get some video of this small, pretty waterfall.
There were many pleasant people and dogglers on the trip. We missed
Korik. The next Gorge hike will include as many waterfalls as possible!
