Angels Rest offers year around hiking, but is a hike for the more experienced dog. It is only a little over 4.5 miles but has an elevation range of 170 to 1590 ft. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge, and ends with a fantastic view. You will need to make sure you have plenty of water, and a collapsible bowl for Fido on hot days as there is only one stream that can be counted on for cooling Fido off in. The forest along the trail is thick with Douglas Firs and Big leaf Maples, and if you take Fido on this hike in the spring a abundance of wildflowers litter the trail, but keep in mind there is no shade along the summit. Near the top is a good place to take a break and unpack your day pack and have a bite to eat and enjoy Coopey Falls. When you reach the top you will have a spectacular view of Portland Basin, Vista House, and Beacon Rock. There are some rough spots along the way to the top and you may want to consider (depending on how well conditioned your dogs pads are) putting his booties on to protect his pads. If you and Fido are up to it this hike can easily be extended by pushing on through to Wahkeena Springs (2.5) or father on up to Wahkeena Falls (4.2 ) it all depends on your skill level, and weather or not you have the right gear for yourself and Fido. So make a day of it, get out and on your way don't forget the camera.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Angels Rest
Angels Rest offers year around hiking, but is a hike for the more experienced dog. It is only a little over 4.5 miles but has an elevation range of 170 to 1590 ft. It is one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge, and ends with a fantastic view. You will need to make sure you have plenty of water, and a collapsible bowl for Fido on hot days as there is only one stream that can be counted on for cooling Fido off in. The forest along the trail is thick with Douglas Firs and Big leaf Maples, and if you take Fido on this hike in the spring a abundance of wildflowers litter the trail, but keep in mind there is no shade along the summit. Near the top is a good place to take a break and unpack your day pack and have a bite to eat and enjoy Coopey Falls. When you reach the top you will have a spectacular view of Portland Basin, Vista House, and Beacon Rock. There are some rough spots along the way to the top and you may want to consider (depending on how well conditioned your dogs pads are) putting his booties on to protect his pads. If you and Fido are up to it this hike can easily be extended by pushing on through to Wahkeena Springs (2.5) or father on up to Wahkeena Falls (4.2 ) it all depends on your skill level, and weather or not you have the right gear for yourself and Fido. So make a day of it, get out and on your way don't forget the camera.
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