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Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain
Southwest Washington
updated 2 weeks ago
The trails at Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain are in good condition. Recent reports from October 21 indicate no snow, with the road suitable for all vehicles and no bugs present. This is consistent with earlier reports from September 4 and August 22, which also noted good trail conditions and no significant obstacles. The trail can be steep with rocky switchbacks, especially as you near the summit, and includes a rock scramble that requires extra caution. Washout areas have been fixed.
Generated from 23 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain
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The trail is reported to be in good condition. As of October 21, it is snow-free. While there are rocky switchbacks and a rock scramble near the summit, washout areas have been repaired and the trail is generally considered well-maintained, with recent brushing between the summit and saddle noted on August 22.
No, the road is reported to be suitable for all vehicles. This has been consistent across multiple reports from October 21 through August 22.
Bugs have not been a significant issue recently. Reports from October 21 and September 4 state there are no bugs, and a report from August 22 mentioned that bugs were not too bad.
The trail is steep with some rocky switchbacks, and a rock scramble near the summit requires extra caution, as noted on August 22. Some washouts have been repaired, and a small bridge over a washout was present but stable as of August 22.
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Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Excellent October Wednesday to be on the trail. Good trail conditions.
Older2 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We only went to a fork in the road after the falls, and the trail was in good condition (although fairly slick due to rain). It’s a beautiful hike though and make sure to stop and go look at the falls...
Older2 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
I always forget how steep this trail gets. You start off climbing with just a few areas of flat. The wash out areas have been fixed. The small bridge over the complete trail washout was a little scary...
Older3 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
The trail was in very good condition with some rocky switchbacks that were sketchy in spots. WTA crews did excellent work mending some wash out areas. Great hike for a hot summer day as there are many...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
One of my favorite hikes as you simply cannot beat the views. It is up and up winding back and forth toward the top. I am getting older so using walking sticks is a good idea if you can use some stea...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Early start to avoid heat and be home in time for a Father's Day BBQ.2 vehicles upon our arrival ~ 6:00 am.We encountered very few people, actually exactly a few (3) until we returned to the busier si...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
I hiked this on Juneteenth and the main parking lot was full at 10 AM, so I had to keep driving to park at the picnic area and walk down the road.The trail was in good condition and easy to hike, even...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We started from our campsite at the Beacon Rock Campground and took the Hadley trailhead, hiking the loop clockwise, for a total of 9.8 miles and 2500' of elevation gain/loss. I highly recommend going...
Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
The landslide area has been repaired. We went up the Hamilton. There are a few areas where hands were needed, there is little risk or exposure. It's all forest flowers until the upper switchbacks that...
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Beautiful day for a hike. A lovely waterfall; incredible views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood and the Columbia River; lunch with a view up at the saddle; flowers were blooming; a quiet hike through the for...