The latest Forest Service update is here.Meanwhile, here are some resources to check out: The remainder of Wyeth #411 is closed until the junction with Green Point Ridge Trail (#418) on the Mt. Wyeth Trailhead and only a small segment of Wyeth Trail that connects to Gorge #400.Starvation Ridge and all other trails from Starvation Creek Rest Area.Herman Creek Trailhead and Trail (#406).Gorton Creek Trail (#408) to Indian Point.Gorge 400 Trail between Cascade Locks and Wyeth (MP 25 – 35).Bridge of the Gods Trailhead (access to the Pacific Crest Trail).Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls - yay!.These trails have re-opened since the fire: Larch Mountain - road to the summit and trail above Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls.Eagle Creek - only 2.4 of the 14 miles have even been evaluated.I do recommend these two blog posts from Tom Kloster at Wy’East Blog:Īfter the Fire: A Closer Look (Part 1 of 2)Īfter the Fire: A Closer Look (Part 2 of 2) These trails are still closed as of July 4, 2018: In addition, massive changes to traffic and parking patterns on that road are also being considered. The Historic Columbia River Highway through “waterfall alley” – including access to several very popular hikes like Wahkeena Falls, Horsetail/Triple Falls and the lodge at Multnomah Falls – still has no planned opening date. The Forest Service has now evaluated 67 of the 90 trail miles in the burn area. This page will be my ongoing attempt to track what is going on with hiking trails in the Columbia River Gorge and how they were (are) effected by the Eagle Creek Fire of 2017. Sit, snack, watch the river, and enjoy a well-deserved rest (you angel, you) before heading back down the path you came up.Diggit Hello, hikers, and welcome. There you’ll find a bench dedicated to Susan Lorraine Hendricks that’s been heavily marked and carved with names and dates. With ample viewpoints along this section, hikers will want to stop or look over their shoulder for a glimpse of the expansive river, but keep an eye on your footing, as the hillside path can sometimes be a little dangerous, especially after heavy rainfall or during strong winds.Ī short trek through plates of flat rock (spot the cairns along the way laid by previous hikers) brings you to the final leg of the hike-a rocky ridge with several viewpoints, though for the Angel’s Rest viewpoint proper, you’ll want to head to the north end of the ridge. As you emerge from the forested section of the hike, the trail becomes a steep climb through uneven paths and loose rocks. But even today, nearly five years after the fire, the scars are still here, with aisles of blackened trees still looming throughout the area.Īltogether, Angel’s Rest presents an elevation gain of about 1,500 feet, but this second portion is truly when it kicks up a notch. Angel’s Rest, one of the more iconic hikes in the Gorge-known for its steep climbs and unparalleled panoramic views of the river-reopened in 2018. It’s also one of the 100 or so trails that had been closed after the Eagle Creek Fire in 2017. This 4.5-mile out-and-back trail just outside of Corbett is one of the many hikes that dot the the western end of the Columbia River Gorge. With that in mind, February’s hike of the month-much like the month itself-is not very long, is somewhat difficult, and is ultimately incredibly rewarding once it’s over: Angel’s Rest. Take it from this eloquently dry KMOX report from 2016.) In February it’s hard to find the motivation to keep up with those January resolutions, let alone find the will to uncurl yourself from underneath those warm, warm blankets and go on a hike. February is a particularly difficult stride of the 12-month calendar.
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