Lake Elizabeth Trail Conditions

Hey all;

Someone was nice enough to let me know the trail is quite overgrown and gets very narrow at Lake Elizabeth. Wanted you all to be aware of it. Not as easy of a hike as it used to be.

Keep in mind all trail maintenance has been very limited due to the lack of money everywhere. The Forest Service is on a small budget until our economy gets much better.

So be prepared on any trail to make the decision to turn around if necessary. Don't get so focused on the goal to not look at what you are getting yourself into.

Lacamas Park Loop Trail - Vancouver - WA Hiking

Here is another trail idea from Jordan. Enjoy and if you have any trail reviews or reports to share We would love to post them for all. Submit a Review Here

Trail Name: Lacamas Park Loop

Location: SW Washington. It is very near Vancouver.
distance: 4.5 miles
elevation gain: 50 feet

Trail Condition: Often paved. Some parts are hikers only-no wheelchairs or strollers.

Directions to trailhead: From the I-5 or I-205 Exit for SR-14, go east to Exit 12 and turn right onto 6th Ave. At Garfiel St. turn left, and then left again, following signs for SR-500. At 500 (Everett St.), turn right and in 1 mile you'll reach the Lacamas Park TH.

Trip Details: Start by going East around Round Lake, passing the restrooms and the playground. After crossing a little bridge you'll come to the Dam. The Dam has gears you have to step around and a nice view of the amazing creek and a sort of a falls.

At the next side trail on the right, turn off and follow that side trail to views of Pothole Falls. Continue on the side trail to a sort of little meadow with better views of the falls at the next junction turn right and then cross tiny Woodburn Creek. Eventually, you'll come Lower Falls Bridge.

If it's Autumn or Winter you might be able to see the falls. Go to the far left (North) at this junction and then straight. When you finally reach the next junction, turn left just after the Camas Lilly Tr. Junct., you'll seea little sid trail on the left.

Take it and in a moment reach Woodburn Falls. Finally a falls you can walk right up to!! Go back up and, if you can, take the Camas Lilly Loop. At the next junctions go towards the l
ake, then left, then right to cross the dam and end up at the TH.

Your comments: There are two things I wanted to add: 1. We came in June and it was filled with mosquitoes. 2. Across the street is Lacamas Lake Park. It is worth checking out if you have the time.

From: Jordan

City: Fairview
State/Prov: OR

Thanks again Jordan for the trail review.

Beacon Rock Trail for Great Camping and Hiking

Here is a new trail review from Jordan.

Trail Name: Beacon Rock

Location: In the western Columbia Gorge. It is about 5 miles west of Stevenson,WA.
distance: 2.0 miles out and back.

elevation gain: 820 feet

Trail Condition: Lots or railings and wooden bridges make this trail pretty safe. Good trail.
Directions to trailhead: From Vancouver take SR-14 East to Beacon Rock State Park. The TH is on the South side; from Portland take I-84 East to Cascade Locks. Take the Bridge of the gods across to Washington and turn left on SR-14. Turn right at Beacon Rock State Park for TH. If you are coming West on SR-14 from the East, follow the direction above.

Trip Details: This hike starts going up the side of the mountain and includes lots of wooden bridges and LOTS of switchbacks. This trail is steeper than the trail to the top of Multnomah Falls, on the other side of the Gorge. When you reach the top there is a great view and no rails (at least when I went there). Retrace your steps to the TH.

Your comments: For one, Beacon Rock is a great place for camping. It's $11 per night, with no full hookups, but tent camping is great here. Also, the Hamilton Mountain and Pacific Crest trails run through here. There longer but not as steep.
From: Jordan

Thanks for the review Jordan! I like the Columbia Gorge area myself.