{"id":39086,"date":"2022-06-07T08:10:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=39086"},"modified":"2022-07-17T21:32:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T03:32:29","slug":"multnomah-falls-devils-rest-angels-rest-cascade-range-oregon-8-24-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=39086","title":{"rendered":"Multnomah Falls, Devils Rest & Angels Rest, Cascade Range, Oregon (8-24-21)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 19 of Lupe’s 3rd Summer of 2021 Dingo Vacation to the West Coast!<\/em><\/p>\n

8:54 AM, 64\u00baF, Columbia River Gorge,<\/em> Multnomah Falls<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a> –<\/p>\n

My, how times have changed, Looper!\u00a0 Just act natural, and keep going.<\/em><\/p>\n

The guy insisting that reservations are required to see Multnomah Falls looked right at SPHP as Lupe sauntered on by, but said nothing.\u00a0 So far, so good.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog trotted through the underpass and emerged a short distance from the Multnomah Falls Lodge restaurant<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sure enough, a lady at a booth out front was checking reservations.\u00a0 None needed to visit the restaurant or gift shop, but definitely required to see the falls.\u00a0 Only $1.00, and reservations can be made online.<\/p>\n

We’re not from around here, and my American Dingo has come a long way to see Multnomah Falls.\u00a0 Didn’t know reservations were required, and I don’t have a smart phone.\u00a0 What can we do?<\/em><\/p>\n

The lady was cool.\u00a0 No problem!\u00a0 Lupe could go right on ahead.\u00a0 This whole reservation deal is a pilot program new this year to help reduce crowding at the falls.\u00a0 Reservation requirements won’t be made official until 2022, after this year’s results have been taken into consideration.<\/p>\n

She didn’t even ask for the $1.00.<\/p>\n

Luck of the Dingo, we’re in!\u00a0 Good job, Looper!<\/em><\/p>\n

Never realized before what a smooth talker you are, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

Mark it on your calendar, Loop.\u00a0 A historical first.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In like Flynn outside the Multnomah Falls Lodge, restaurant, and gift shop!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The big daily rush was just beginning.\u00a0 People were arriving in droves.<\/p>\n

C’mon, Loopster!\u00a0 Let’s have a look at Multnomah Falls before the crowd gets totally insane.<\/em><\/p>\n

Spectacular, double-decker Multnomah Falls was only a short walk from the restaurant.\u00a0 SPHP had a quick look at a display, then Lupe went to see the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Multnomah Falls<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oh, we’ve been here before, SPHP!\u00a0 With Lanis in 2012!<\/em><\/p>\n

That’s right, Loop!\u00a0 Worth another look, don’t you think?<\/em><\/p>\n

Certainly is!\u00a0 Multnomah Falls is awesome!\u00a0 Didn’t we go up above the falls, though, with Lanis?<\/em><\/p>\n

Sure did!\u00a0 We will again as soon as we’re done admiring the falls from down here.\u00a0 We’ll be going a lot farther this time, too.\u00a0 All the way to both Devils Rest<\/span><\/a> (2,400 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> and Angels Rest<\/span><\/a> (1,600 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

A short paved trail led up to a bridge over the lower falls that was closer to the more spectacular upper falls.\u00a0 Before heading up there, Lupe had a good look at the 69 foot tall lower falls.<\/p>\n

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A better look at the bridge above the lower falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The lower falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The lower falls alone were impressive, but at 543 feet tall, the upper falls were nearly an incredible 8 times as high!\u00a0 Lupe started up the trail.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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On the trail to the bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bridge was already so busy, that it was hard to get a turn on it.\u00a0 Lupe waited and waited, but it was soon evident that a chance to linger on the bridge just wasn’t going to happen.\u00a0 When an opportunity came to dash across, Loop went for it.\u00a0 SPHP paused only for a couple of quick photos.<\/p>\n

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Waiting for a chance to get a Lupe photo on the bridge. Didn’t happen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Multnomah Falls upper falls<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pool below the upper falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once across the bridge, the trail wasn’t quite so busy.\u00a0 After a good look at the stupendous upper falls from near the bridge, the American Dingo was eager to continue.\u00a0 The paved trail made 11 long switchbacks on the way up a steep forested slope.\u00a0 However, this wasn’t difficult, since the trail itself wasn’t all that steep.<\/p>\n

Every now and then, there were fabulous views of the Columbia River.\u00a0 At one point Loopster could see both Hamilton Mountain<\/span><\/a> (2,438 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> and Beacon Rock<\/span><\/a> (840 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> on the Washington side of the river.<\/p>\n

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Across the bridge, ready to head to the top of Multnomah Falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Columbia River<\/strong> (R) and Benson Lake<\/strong> (L). Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hamilton Mountain<\/strong> (L) and Beacon Rock<\/strong> (R) across the Columbia River<\/strong>. Photo looks NE (upstream) with help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After gaining nearly 750 feet of elevation, the trail went over a small ridge and started down.\u00a0 Almost immediately, Lupe came to a junction where there was a posted map.\u00a0 The Multnomah Falls overlook was at the end of a short spur trail to the R.\u00a0 On the way to it, Looper helped herself to a drink from Multnomah Creek.<\/p>\n

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Map posted at the junction with the Multnomah Falls overlook spur.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wading in Multnomah Creek<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A short distance above the falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Returning to the spur trail, a set of stone stairs brought Lupe down to a round platform virtually on the brink of the upper falls.\u00a0 This platform also provided another great view of the Columbia River.<\/p>\n

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The stone stairway leading down to the upper falls overlook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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At the upper falls overlook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the brink!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Should have leaned the camera out farther!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The upstream view, another little waterfall right before the big plunge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Columbia River<\/strong> from the top of Multnomah Falls<\/strong>. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The viewing platform was small, room for only a couple of people at a time at the best spot.\u00a0 With lots of people coming and going, Lupe and SPHP were just in the way after taking a turn.\u00a0 Better move on.\u00a0 Leaving the overlook, Lupe returned to the main trail.<\/p>\n

Which way now, SPHP?\u00a0 Up the Multnomah Creek canyon, or back down the switchbacks?<\/em><\/p>\n

Up the canyon, Loop!<\/em><\/p>\n

Taking Larch Mountain Trail No. 441 upstream, Lupe soon came to a stone bridge over Multnomah Creek.\u00a0 No longer paved, the trail then wound up the beautiful canyon passing a series of waterfalls.\u00a0 At one point, it went under a massive, but odd, solid rock ledge.\u00a0 Very scenic!<\/p>\n

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Crossing the stone bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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By Multnomah Creek<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Larch Mountain Trail No. 441.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Passing a waterfall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Approaching the odd overhanging ledge (R).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Strange, but awesome!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trail No. 441 wasn’t crowded, but a surprising number of people were on it.\u00a0 Justifiably so, too!\u00a0 The canyon was full of lovely spots.<\/p>\n

The last waterfall Lupe came to was the most impressive.\u00a0 Definitely worth a closer look!\u00a0 The Carolina Dog left the trail to check it out.<\/p>\n

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Best waterfall up the canyon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scrambling over some big driftwood, the Carolina Dog got right down next to the pool immediately below the falls.\u00a0 Amazing!\u00a0 Couldn’t have done that at Multnomah Falls!\u00a0 This was a much more private spot, too.<\/p>\n

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Right next to the pool below the falls. Fabulous!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Too bad we didn’t come this far with Lanis, SPHP!\u00a0 He would have loved it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, this is incredible, Loop!\u00a0 Didn’t realize all these additional waterfalls were up here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Splendid!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Above this grandest waterfall of the canyon, Larch Mountain Trail No. 441 climbed further up the W side of the canyon, still going upstream.\u00a0 Larch Mountain<\/span><\/a> (4,055 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was miles ahead, but that wasn’t where Lupe was going.\u00a0 SPHP began looking for Wahkeena Trail No. 420.<\/p>\n

However, the junction didn’t appear for a while.\u00a0 By the time Lupe came to it, another bridge over Multnomah Creek was visible farther up the canyon.\u00a0 Loop never got that far, taking No. 420 instead.<\/p>\n

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Signage and map at the junction with Wahkeena Trail No. 420.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Wahkeena Trail No. 420 started out doubling back to the NW, climbing gradually along the steep mountainside above the Multnomah Creek canyon.\u00a0 Lupe passed through a large region of burnt forest.\u00a0 Glimpses of the Columbia River eventually appeared once the trail curved SW.<\/p>\n

Lush undergrowth prospering below the burnt forest often prevented Lupe from getting to enjoy these views.<\/p>\n

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Wahkeena Trail No. 420. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On a ferny stretch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Passing a small stand of pink fireweed past its prime.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Long sections of the trail were flat, which made for rapid progress.\u00a0 That changed once Lupe came to a junction with Devils Rest Trail No. 420C.<\/p>\n

I presume we’re on our way to Devils Rest now, right, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yup!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Junction of Wahkeena Trail No. 420 (L) and Devils Rest Trail No. 420C (R). Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Signage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Devils Rest Trail No. 420C immediately began switchbacking up a steep slope.\u00a0 Despite the switchbacks, the trail climbed quite aggressively as Lupe journeyed through a green tunnel of exotic botanical specimens.\u00a0 Ferns, plants with giant leaves, and clusters of red and orange berries were all part of such a luxurious display that at times SPHP couldn’t even see the trail.<\/p>\n

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Devils Rest Trail No. 420C.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Beautiful! SPHP didn’t dare taste any, though.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Or any of these, either. Most berries of this type were bright orange.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe had seen several hikers on Wahkeena Trail No. 420, but only one appeared on Devils Rest Trail No. 420C.\u00a0 A girl, also heading up, passed SPHP on the switchbacks.\u00a0 After gaining hundreds of feet of elevation, the rate of climb diminished.<\/p>\n

As the trail began leveling out, lively caterpillars that looked like Woolly Bears, but were bright yellow, inched as rapidly as possible across the path.\u00a0 Lupe came to a big stand of spent fireweed where thousands of seeds were blowing away in the breeze.<\/p>\n

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A bright yellow version of a woolly bear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Amid the fireweed that had gone to seed. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Soon after passing the fireweed, the trail ran along the rim of the upper end of the Wahkeena Creek valley.\u00a0 0.5 mile away, a heavily forested hill could be seen to the SW.\u00a0 It wasn’t very high, or remarkable in any way.<\/p>\n

Think that’s Devils Rest<\/span><\/a> (2,400 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, Looper.<\/em><\/p>\n

Really?\u00a0 Not going to see much over there, are we, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Maybe not.\u00a0 Sure doesn’t look all that promising from here, Loop.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lupe came to another trail junction.\u00a0 No signage.\u00a0 The girl that had passed SPHP on the switchbacks was sitting nearby, meditating.<\/p>\n

Beyond this junction, Devils Rest Trail No. 420C gradually curved W, still following the rim of the valley.\u00a0 The trail was wide, smooth, and perfectly flat.\u00a0 The trunks of large trees were blackened by fire, but the forest had survived here.\u00a0 Ferns grew below the trees, but the tall vegetation that had hemmed Lupe in earlier was gone.<\/p>\n

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Like a walk in the park! Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe came to a wooden bridge across a tiny stream.\u00a0 Eventually the trail curved SW away from the rim of the valley, winding through the forest.\u00a0 A second unsigned junction appeared.\u00a0 The trail to the R went uphill, so Lupe followed it.\u00a0 250 feet got her to a collection of mossy boulders next to a lightly fire-scarred tree that bore a wooden sign.<\/p>\n

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Crossing the little wooden bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Arriving at Devils Rest<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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1:24 PM, 60\u00baF, Devils Rest<\/span><\/a> (2,400 ft.)<\/span><\/strong><\/em> – Two clusters of mossy boulders separated by 50 feet constituted the summit of Devils Rest.\u00a0 Both were buried deep in the forest, confirming fears of a complete lack of views.\u00a0 Lupe easily leapt up to the top of the very highest boulder, which was a tall, rather skinny one among the group toward the W.<\/p>\n

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At the true summit of Devils Rest.<\/strong> Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yeah, this was cake!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe was still standing on the true summit when a woman appeared.\u00a0 She claimed to be a landscape photographer.\u00a0 Relinquishing the true summit, Loop and SPHP moved to the NE collection of boulders, which was only nominally lower.<\/p>\n

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At the NE boulder collection. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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True summit<\/strong> (Center) from the NE boulders. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apparently Landscape Photographer Lady wasn’t overly impressed with Devils Rest.\u00a0 A few minutes, and she was outta here!\u00a0 However, before she left, she imparted an important tip to SPHP.\u00a0 The trail that continued straight where Loopster had turned R to come up to Devils Rest was a shortcut to Angels Rest.<\/p>\n

Interesting, timely, and useful information, indeed!\u00a0 Neither SPHP’s maps, nor any of the posted trail maps, showed that trail.\u00a0 If Lupe could go that way, she could save several miles, plus a bunch of unnecessary elevation loss and gain, versus returning to Wahkeena Trail No. 420, and then proceeding on to Angels Rest.<\/p>\n

After Landscape Photographer Lady left, Meditation Girl appeared.\u00a0 For a long time, she sat silently over by the true summit.\u00a0 Meanwhile, Lupe was perfectly content, enjoying the NE boulder cluster.\u00a0 SPHP shook the Carolina Dog’s paw, congratulating Loopster on her successful ascent of Devils Rest (her first ever Oregon peak!), and split a chocolate coconut bar with her.<\/p>\n

Getting comfy on a bed of short pine needles in a cleft between two of the mossy boulders, Lupe then had some Taste of the Wild and water.\u00a0 Meditation Girl could take as long as she liked.\u00a0 Loop was in no hurry.<\/p>\n

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Taking it easy at Dingo’s Rest<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meditation Girl took her sweet time, but eventually vanished, never to be seen again.\u00a0 The American Dingo remained, extending her Devils Rest visit.\u00a0 Lupe sniffed about and scrambled on some of the rocks of the NE cluster before returning to the true summit again.<\/p>\n

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Among the NE cluster boulders. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Back at the true summit<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hasn’t changed, SPHP! Still no views!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No one else appeared.\u00a0 Her traditional summit hour complete, Lupe left the mossy boulders of Devils Rest alone in the quiet forest.\u00a0 Returning to the last junction, Lupe followed Landscape Photographer Lady’s advice, taking the mysterious shortcut to Angels Rest.<\/p>\n

The trail headed gradually down a jungley slope deep in the forest.\u00a0 After only 200 feet, a sign appeared ahead.<\/p>\n

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First sign (L) along the Angels Rest shortcut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Appears we’re on the Foxglove Trail, Loop.<\/em><\/p>\n

Beyond the sign, Foxglove Way headed W down through a secluded part of the jungle at a pretty good clip, gradually curving NW.\u00a0 At the bottom of this medium length decent was another trail junction.<\/p>\n

No signage.\u00a0 Now what?<\/p>\n

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At the next junction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking around more carefully, actually there was some signage.\u00a0 A little back up Foxglove Way, two signs were nailed to a tree.<\/p>\n

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Signage (L) back along Foxglove Way. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Angels Rest was L (W) at this junction, which made sense.\u00a0 A little past the junction, another sign confirmed that Lupe was going the right way.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Whether or not Lupe was still on Foxglove Way wasn’t clear, but SPHP presumed she was.\u00a0 From the junction, the trail slowly gained 80 feet of elevation before topping out and beginning a long and equally gradual descent.\u00a0 This entire region was forested, too.<\/p>\n

Lupe came to a creepy tree all hung with moss, but it really wasn’t scary in the middle of the afternoon.<\/p>\n

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By the Creepy Tree.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a fairly long downhill stretch, a clearing that was still quite a bit lower could be seen ahead near the edge of the mountain.<\/p>\n

That must be Angels Rest, Loop!<\/em><\/p>\n

The trail continued W straight for it.\u00a0 Shortly before getting there, Lupe came to yet another junction.<\/p>\n

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At the junction. Lupe had come down from the R. Photo looks ENE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sign at the junction. The trail to Wahkeena Falls at this point is actually a continuation E of Angels Rest Trail No. 415. Foxglove Way goes to Devils Rest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe kept going W toward the clearing.\u00a0 Two minutes, and she had her best view yet of Angels Rest, an uneven 800 foot long ridge extending WNW out from the rest of the mountain toward the Columbia River.<\/p>\n

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Approaching Angels Rest<\/strong>. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3:14 PM, 72\u00baF, Angels Rest<\/span><\/a> (1,600 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> <\/em>– A 15 mph breeze was blowing out of the NNE as Lupe reached Angels Rest.\u00a0 The trail passed an initial rock formation along the N edge that provided a great viewpoint.\u00a0 Near a low spot just a little farther on, Angels Rest Trail No. 415 angled up from the SE.\u00a0 This was the route to the closest trailhead 2 miles farther W down by the Columbia River.<\/p>\n

Ignoring that option, Lupe continued WNW along the spur that went out onto Angels Rest, pausing often to enjoy the views from a series of scenic rock formations along the N edge.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the air was somewhat smoky, especially toward the W, but at least the smoke wasn’t terrible.<\/p>\n

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View from the first rock formation. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Along the N edge. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Exploring the rock formations. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A bit smoky, but an otherwise tremendous view of the Columbia River<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The true summit of Angels Rest, to the extent there was one, was located up on a large rock formation near the E end of the ridge just beyond the low point.\u00a0 Naturally, Lupe went up there for a look around.<\/p>\n

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Below the summit. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Columbia River<\/strong> from up top. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Angels Rest ridge was a little lower and wider as Lupe continued on toward the WNW end.\u00a0 Many bushes and a few trees covered most of the center and S side of the ridge, while the N side was more open.<\/p>\n

At the far end, the N side of the ridge dropped toward a region of solid rock with a fabulous panoramic view of the Columbia River gorge.\u00a0 Lupe hadn’t seen anyone at all on Foxglove Way after leaving Devils Rest, but visitors swarmed over Angels Rest.\u00a0 A couple of young women with a dog had taken possession of the barren rocks right along the edge.<\/p>\n

It had been a long trek.\u00a0 Lupe was in no great rush.\u00a0 Taking shelter from the sun among the bushes nearby, where she still had a spectacular view, it was time for a break.\u00a0 SPHP congratulated the American Dingo on her successful “ascent” of Angels Rest, which had been nearly all downhill, then shared the second (and last!) chocolate coconut bar with her.\u00a0 Loop then saw fit to polish off the rest of the Taste of the Wild, as well.<\/p>\n

A big drink of water, and the Carolina Dog conked out, enjoying the cool breeze in the shade of the bushes.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the terrific viewpoint (Center) along the N edge near the end of the ridge. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A divine nap on Angels Rest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dingoes are angels, too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Throngs of people came and went, many going almost right down to the two young women, and sometimes talking to them.\u00a0 They didn’t budge, though, retaining their premier spot.<\/p>\n

Studying the view while Loopster snoozed, SPHP suddenly realized that Silver Star Mountain<\/span><\/a> (4,360 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was right across the Columbia River!\u00a0 Almost every high point the American Dingo had visited yesterday was in sight, plus Larch Mountain<\/span><\/a> (3,480 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(the one in Washington), too!<\/p>\n

It had to happen, and finally did.\u00a0 The two young women departed.\u00a0 Their prime viewpoint was vacant!<\/p>\n

No rest for the wicked, Looper!\u00a0 C’mon, let’s go down there!<\/em><\/p>\n

Wicked!\u00a0 This is Angel’s Rest, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

Can’t fool me, sly Dingo.\u00a0 I saw you taking it mighty easy up at Devils Rest not so long ago!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Larch Mountain<\/strong> (far L) and Silver Star Mountain<\/strong> (L) beyond the Columbia River<\/strong> from the premier viewpoint. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The upstream view. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Downstream. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Almost instantly, more people arrived.\u00a0 Relinquishing the primo spot, Lupe followed a use trail counter-clockwise around the end of the ridge.\u00a0 At the far W end along the S side, a small opening provided probably the most splendid view of all from Angels Rest.<\/p>\n

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Columbia River<\/strong> from Angels Rest<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gosh, too bad it’s so smoky this way, Loop.\u00a0 What a magnificent sight!<\/em><\/p>\n

I bet our friend, Jobe Wymore<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, has seen this view at sunset countless times, SPHP.\u00a0 Can you imagine that?\u00a0 He climbed Angels Rest almost daily for years!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, this must be absolutely amazing at sunset!\u00a0 And just think, if we had been here 216 years ago, we could have seen Lewis & Clark sail by, almost at the end of their journey to the Pacific Ocean.\u00a0 They must have been happy!<\/em><\/p>\n

No, I don’t think so, SPHP.\u00a0 They came in November when the weather was lousy.\u00a0 Remember when we went to Dismal Nitch<\/strong><\/span><\/a> with Lanis?\u00a0 And Lewis & Clark also named Cape Disappointment.\u00a0 We’re having a much better time here today than Lewis & Clark ever did.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lupe had been at Angels Rest for more than an hour already.\u00a0 Getting to be late afternoon, and it was a long way back.\u00a0 Before departing, Lupe returned to the Angels Rest summit, and spent a little while exploring and sniffing some more among the interesting rock formations.<\/p>\n

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Angels Rest summit<\/strong>. Photo looks ESE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An angelic American Dingo!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the rocks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Final moments along the N edge. Larch Mountain<\/strong> (L), Silver Star Mountain<\/strong> (R) beyond the Columbia River<\/strong>. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5:17 PM, Angels Rest Trail No. 415<\/em> – After returning to the junction near Angels Rest where the sign had pointed the way to Wahkeena Falls, Lupe went that way.\u00a0 Miles to go, but Wahkeena Falls would be a considerable shortcut back to Multnomah Falls compared to going all the way back to Devils Rest again.<\/p>\n

It was a beautiful early evening with sunlight streaming through the burnt forest illuminating the tall, lush undergrowth.\u00a0 Angels Rest Trail No. 415 went gradually uphill at first, before leveling out at a high point where there was a junction with a shortcut back to Foxglove Way.\u00a0 From there, No. 415 was level, or nearly so, as it wound along the mountain working its way generally NE.<\/p>\n

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Angels Rest Trail No. 415. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Exotic berries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After gaining some elevation following a stream before crossing it, the trail turned N, beginning a long descent.\u00a0 Eventually curving E, then S, Angels Rest Trail No. 415 was going NE again when Lupe finally reached Wahkeena Trail No. 420.<\/p>\n

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Along the stream.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sign pointing back along Angels Rest Trail No. 415 at the junction with Wahkeena Trail No. 420.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Junction of Angels Rest Trail No. 415 and Wahkeena Trail No. 420.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Distances to various points along Wahkeena Trail No. 420.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Red star – Lupe is here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Down, down, down!\u00a0 Turning NNW (L) at Wahkeena Trail No. 420, Lupe followed it nearly 1.5 miles down to Hwy 30, an easy trek on good trail past many beautiful sights.\u00a0 Both Fairy Falls, not far from the top, and Wahkeena Falls, near the bottom, were definite highlights.\u00a0 Wahkeena Creek was gorgeous all the way, as it cascaded down the steep valley.<\/p>\n

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Delicate Fairy Falls<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wahkeena Creek<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lovely Wahkeena Falls<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wahkeena Falls<\/strong>. Another angle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Signage at the Wahkeena Falls trailhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7:14 PM, 78\u00baF, RAV4<\/em> – Devils Rest, Angels Rest, Multnomah Falls and so many others – what a fabulous day it had been!\u00a0 Lupe had made a giant loop with wonderful sights lurking around every bend.\u00a0 Still light out, too!\u00a0 Plenty of time for a pleasant evening drive E through the awesome Columbia River Gorge on I-84.<\/p>\n

The sun was down, and it was getting dark when a weary Carolina Dog reached Hood River.\u00a0 Far enough.\u00a0 Dinner, then a long snooze ahead!<\/p>\n

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Columbia River<\/strong> from Angels Rest<\/strong>, Cascade Range, Oregon 8-24-21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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