Punchbowl Falls, Angel’s Rest
The Columbia Gorge is not only scenic, it has some great hikes. We were glad to be back and have some nice weather to do two different hikes. First we did Punchbowl Falls, 2 1/2 mile in on Eagle Creek. This hike isn’t too strenuous, although there are some scary drop offs to watch for. The Falls are gorgeous.
Our second hike was up to Angel’s Rest. This is the only hike we do that is rated “Hard”, not because of the length (total distance maybe 5 1/2 miles) but it is steep, rocky, and high. Elevation gain is some 1,500 feet, tough n old folks like us! But the view is absolutely superb. See the second set of pictures.
Eagle Creek at the bottom
Going up gets a bit narrow
Punchbowl Falls
Posing by the falls
Hiking back along the edge
Punchbowl Falls hike
The trail starts out pretty rocky
But it gets worse….
But the view (looking west) is great
A nice place to stop, snack, and reflect on life
Looking east on the Columbia River
Yep, we made it all the way to the top!
Angel’s Rest hike
Categories: hiking, Scenery, Traveling
Angels Rest, Columbia Gorge, Portland, Punchbowl Falls
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