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.
1 comments:
It's rather interesting.. really)
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