Coyote Wall Recreation Area
A massive formation of columnar basalt, Coyote Wall is one of the Columbia River Gorge's most recognizable features from all directions. Known around the Gorge as "The Syncline" - local amateur geologists enjoy debating its proper geological classification over a craft brew. From Coyote Wall Trailhead, bikers, hikers, and riders can access a 30+ mile network trails with an open feel and breath-taking views.
Mountain bikers love the range of mountain biking challenges which reward those who climb the trails with amazing panoramas of the Gorge! Naturalists can appreciate the diverse population of rare and sensitive plants found here. The thin, fragile soils were created by Missoula floods, and the habitat remains important for wildlife species.
Coyote Wall
General Information
Please avoid the area directly below Coyote Wall to the west, as it is private land. Trails in the area have been gradually rehabilitated in recent years according to a long-term site management plan, so user-created trails that once damaged natural resources are being decommissioned. New signs make it easy to stay on official trails but use maps with caution as most are now out of date. This planning map shows temporary names used during the planning process to label approved trails. Today's signs do not match the shorthand codes, but they do make it easy to stay on official trails.
Please respect signs indicating decommissioned trails and sensitive areas under restoration.
Area Restrictions:
- Aircraft/UAS/drone takeoffs and landings are prohibited at this site.
- Equestrian use prohibited seasonally from October 1 to April 30 in the Coyote Wall area, and not allowed at all on the nearby Catherine Creek Loop Trail.
- Mountain bikes should stay on designated trails and respect recently decommissioned side trails or areas under rehabilitation.
- Dogs must be on leash December 1 - June 30.
- Raptor Trail (near Catherine Creek, known as Ca1 during the planning process) is closed from February 1 to June 15 to protect breeding raptors and other sensitive wildlife and plants.
Recreation Sites
Bitterroot Trail (#4422)
Coyote Wall Trail (#4428)
Coyote Wall Trailhead
Labyrinth Trail (#4423)
Little Maui Trail (#4425)
Little Moab Trail (#4425)
Old Ranch Road Trail (#4426)
Raptor Trail (#4421)
Upper Labyrinth (#4424)