Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain
3 weeks ago
Rocky scramble to summit, slick spots, construction
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Dog Mountain
Southwest Washington
updated 3 months ago
The balsamroot bloom is likely past its peak as of June 4, but wildflowers were still on display and the hillsides were beautifully blanketed with color around June 19. Be aware of potential ticks, as one hiker found one on their skin after their hike on May 25. The trail itself is in good condition with steep sections, some with loose gravel that can make descents slippery as of June 1. Parking can be plentiful early on weekdays, but the lot filled considerably by noon on a Friday before Memorial Day May 22 and was still filling up by noon on a Monday holiday May 25 and a Friday.
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The trail is generally in good condition, though there are steep sections. Some areas have loose gravel which can make descents slippery, even with trail shoes, as reported on June 1.
Parking can be plentiful early on weekdays. However, the lot filled considerably by noon on a Friday before Memorial Day May 22 and was still filling up by noon on a Monday holiday. Arriving by 8:30 AM on a Friday before Memorial Day meant squeezing into a tight spot on May 22.
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Older3 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We arrived at the trailhead parking lot around 7:30 a.m., and there were still plenty of parking spaces available. A sign at the lot indicated that a recreation pass was required, although we noticed ...
Older3 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
This popular hike has very easy access - parking lot is right off Hwy 14. For most people the hike up should take you somewhere between 2 to 3 hours. About 30 minutes into the hike you reach a junctio...
Older3 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
We started the hike around 8:00 a.m. on a Monday, so parking was plentiful and easy to find. The weather was absolutely perfect, making for an ideal day on the trail.The hike itself was challenging, w...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
If you, like me, have never been there during balsamroot bloom season before, it is totally worth the trip. It was probably past the peak. The weather was cloudy and the wind was so strong on the top ...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
This was a fabulous hike as usual especially if you are into wildflowers. The mountain is ablaze in signature bright yellow balsamroot flowers interspersed with Indian paintbrush and lupines and other...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Been doing this one for years.So about the flowers.Thought the pics of yellow balsamroot from recent trail reports would hold up, and they did a bit, but looks like I hit it past peak bloom this year....
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
peak wildflower season. absolutely gorgeous on a sunny day out. please do yourself a favor and go as soon as you can.did the whole 6 mile loop in about 3 hours (20 min of that was probably just sittin...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Hiking Dog Mountain at springtime wildflower peak was a bucket list level dream come true!Parking lot was less than 1/3 full at 8:30 on a weekday. I waited until the rain mostly stopped. Several trail...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
First time and understand why it is considered a hard hike! tons of wildflowers on 5/11 but majority of the hike is through shaded forest until the very end.
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
The Balsmroots are still strong at the top! Those at the lower viewpoint are also beautiful though a bit fading (maybe it’s just smaller patches and how they were shaped by winds, it’s not like petals...