The Syncline trail network covers some extremely beautiful terrain along and above the Coyote Wall in the Columbia River Gorge. The trails ascend and descend the open slopes and oak savanna mostly at a moderate grade, though some sections are steep. In the spring and early summer, the meadows are bursting with many different species of wildflowers typically found both in the desert and mountain environments. During this time, several creeks with waterfalls flow as well, though like the flowers they usually dry out by mid-summer. Descending via the Crybaby and Little Moab Trails is an exhilarating ride on top of the 500-foot basalt cliffs of Coyote Wall. Views of the gorge and Mt Hood are stunning. Beware of poison oak.