Cape Horn
1 week ago
The waterfall is small, no bridge needed
1 this month · 17 reports
Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain
Southwest Washington
updated 3 weeks ago
The trail at Beacon Rock State Park is in good condition, with most washouts and overgrowth cleared by WTA crews as of September 4. Hikers should be aware of a rock scramble near the summit that requires extra caution, and some rocky and sketchy switchbacks on the ascent. Despite some areas being slick due to rain, the trail is generally snow-free and the road is suitable for all vehicles. Parking is available, though there is construction at the trailhead which does not impede trail access.
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What hikers ask about Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain
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The rock scramble near the summit requires extra caution and is described as steep and rocky. Hikers are advised to be careful when pulling themselves up in these sections.
The trail has some rocky switchbacks that can be sketchy in spots. There is also a small bridge over a past washout that, while scary to some, was reported as stable.
The road is suitable for all vehicles. There is construction at the trailhead, but it does not impede trail access.
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Recent3 weeks 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...
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...
Older2 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...
Older3 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...
Older3 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...
Older3 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...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
The road to get to the main trail parking lot is closed. Additional landslides after Hadley Trail joins Hamilton Mountain Trail, before Rodney Falls.