Links Search Engines - search the web for "Angels Rest": Wikipedia Search Microsoft Bing Search Google Search Yahoo Search Opal Creek Trailhead is at the very end of this road, about 20 miles (road will turn to gravel and become Forest Road 2209. Turn left at the flashing yellow light onto North Fork Road. To get there from Portland: Take I-5 south through Salem to Exit 253 for Highway 22. Oh, Opal Creek, why do you have to be so far away? If you haven’t done this hike, you need to make the time. Location : Willamette Wilderness (near Detroit, OR) Tip: You’ll need a wilderness permit if you go before October 15th. Alternatively, continue on for another 5 miles to the Upper Salmon River Trailhead, just before the bridge (less populated section of trail). Drive about 2.7 miles to trailhead on the right. To get there from Portland: Take Highway 26 east for about 40 miles to Zigzag. I recommend the Upper Trail for fewer people, but the Old Trail has great river action. This is a little bit of a drive for a “nearby” hike, but it is well worth the trip. Length : Up to 16.6 miles one way (but I usually just walk a few miles and turn around) It can get quite windy! Salmon River Trail Trailhead across Historic Hwy and slightly east. Parking lot on right, at junction with East Bridal Veil Road. Go a short way on the Historic Columbia River Highway. To get there from Portland: Take I-84 east for about 28 miles to Exit 28/Bridal Veil. The steep, narrow path is worth the beauty. Really, all the Gorge hikes are great for autumn colors, but Angel’s Rest also gives you a stunning view at the top. Tip: After crossing the bridge onto Sauvie Island, stop at the little general store on your left to buy a parking permit for $7 daily / $22 annual. Sign for Wapato Access Greenway and parking area is on the left. Keep straight for 0.4 miles on Sauvie Island Road. Go 2.1 miles to the junction with NW Reeder Road. To get there from Portland: Take Highway 30 West for about 8.5 miles. It’s flat, beautiful, and close to the city. To get there from Portland: Located at 16160 SE Powell Blvd in Portland. You can see deer, foxes, pheasants, rabbits, and construction workers (they’re building a new reservoir right now). It’s right in the city, has nearly 10 miles of hiking trails, and turns into gorgeous yellow fields in the fall. I’m always surprised by how many people don’t know about Powell Butte. Length : Up to 10 miles of meandering trails Here are 5 great hikes to sweeten up the bitter, soak up some vitamin D while you still can, and get away from that creepy winter dude on the corner. One thing we all seem to agree on is that autumn colors rock in Portland. On the other, the long, gray winter is hanging out on the corner up ahead and it’s a little creepy.
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On the one hand there’s football, seasonal brews, and everyone and their mother are giving you free zucchini. If you’re like me, autumn is a bittersweet time in the Pacific Northwest.
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