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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.
Monday, July 12, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Rattlesnake Lake and Rattlesnake Ridge Trail near North Bend Washington
This is a fun little hike through the forest near Seattle. It is one of the newest trails built in 2007.
The trail is in great shape and wanders along I90 through a logged area so don't expect old growth trees.
There are great views and it is not a hard hike unless you hike all the way down to the Lake. The climb back up is a long and hard trail for sure.
Carry Green Trails map number 2055 "Rattlesnake Mountain"
Don't worry not much of a chance of seeing any rattlesnakes. We are still on the west side of the mountains.
Stans Overlook at 2.5 miles (elev. 2100') gives a great view of the Snoqualmie Valley and Mount Si. Continuing further you will reach Grand Prospect at about 5 miles. A good spot to turn around if you are not going to hike all the way to the Lake. At 6 miles you reach the highest point at East Peak. From there it is all downhill to the Rattlesnake Ledges at 8 miles and then the Rattlesnake Lake. I recommend dropping a car here before you hike from the other end. Steep hill back the way you came.
Overall, this is a good hike close to Seattle.
Directions to trail head:
Snoqualmie Point Park: I90 east to the Exit #27. Turn right at the end of ramp and then go to the end of the road. Trailhead is on the right. You will see the gate.
Rattlsnake Lake: I90 east to exit 32. Head south on 436 Ave SE. Turns into Cedar Falls Road SE. Go 3.1 miles to the large parking area for Rattlesnake Lake. You get to the trail by following the old roadbed that circles the lake to the right.
The trail is in great shape and wanders along I90 through a logged area so don't expect old growth trees.
There are great views and it is not a hard hike unless you hike all the way down to the Lake. The climb back up is a long and hard trail for sure.
Carry Green Trails map number 2055 "Rattlesnake Mountain"
Don't worry not much of a chance of seeing any rattlesnakes. We are still on the west side of the mountains.
Stans Overlook at 2.5 miles (elev. 2100') gives a great view of the Snoqualmie Valley and Mount Si. Continuing further you will reach Grand Prospect at about 5 miles. A good spot to turn around if you are not going to hike all the way to the Lake. At 6 miles you reach the highest point at East Peak. From there it is all downhill to the Rattlesnake Ledges at 8 miles and then the Rattlesnake Lake. I recommend dropping a car here before you hike from the other end. Steep hill back the way you came.
Overall, this is a good hike close to Seattle.
Directions to trail head:
Snoqualmie Point Park: I90 east to the Exit #27. Turn right at the end of ramp and then go to the end of the road. Trailhead is on the right. You will see the gate.
Rattlsnake Lake: I90 east to exit 32. Head south on 436 Ave SE. Turns into Cedar Falls Road SE. Go 3.1 miles to the large parking area for Rattlesnake Lake. You get to the trail by following the old roadbed that circles the lake to the right.
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