Angora Peak

Activity Notes

Angora Peak is nestled in the striking steep-sided mountain range south of Cannon Beach and just north of Neakahnie Mountain. On this seldom traveled route, we will aim to climb to one of the highest points in the area, providing spectacular views of the ocean, the coast range, and even as far as Mount Rainier on a good day!

The route starts on a logging road though recently logged terrain, but it soon starts cutting up the steep side of the mountain and into the timber. When the maintained road ends, we will follow a combination of trails and eroding unused roadbed around the south side of the mountain before finally making our way to the summit.

While there are some interesting scrambles to be had in the area, this hike won't involve anything steep or technical. If there happens to be snow on the mountain that day, microspikes could come in handy. As always, please be prepared for wind and/or rain. And if you want, bring your favorite trail snack to share with the group!

We will plan to meet at 8am at Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton, where we will do a quick introduction and organize carpools. The drive is about 90 minutes; please be prepared to reimburse your driver for gas! The trailhead is a relatively non-descript turnoff from Highway 101 with a gate visible from the highway.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sunset+Transit+Center,+Portland,+OR+97225/Oregon+Coast+Hwy,+Arch+Cape,+OR+97102/@45.7250259,-123.6547003,10z

We will get back sometime in the afternoon, depending on whether we decide to stop for dinner after the hike.

Round-trip distance: ~8 miles / Elevation gain: ~2200ft

https://www.summitpost.org/angora-peak-oregon/931152

http://cherylhill.net/blog/2018/11/17/angora-peak/