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Portland, OR: Hamilton Mountain
Climb high above the Columbia Gorge on this 6.9-mile loop to a skyline of volcanoes, peaks, and endless green hills.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Washington (WA) |
| Distance: | 5.34 mi |
| Difficulty: | 7 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: I-84 E to exit 44. Cross Bridge of Gods, then turn L onto WA 14. Go 6.6 mi. to Beacon Rock State Park. Parking lot on L.
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HML01
| Distance: 5.34 mi | Points: 645 |
Hamilton Mountain Loop
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HML001
Location: 45.627335, -122.024750Cross highway and hike .4 mi. on access road with in-your-face views of Beacon Rock jutting out to the E
HML002
Location: 45.632584, -122.019859Turn L into the campground; trailhead located on R
HML003
Location: 45.634151, -122.017677Turn R @ Y into moist old-growth forest
HML004
Location: 45.636559, -122.017937Continue straight; overlook on L
HML005
Location: 45.640671, -122.018250Cross bridge
HML006
Location: 45.642132, -122.016434L @ Y; during descent on muddy track, look L to 100-ft. Hardy Falls
HML007
Location: 45.642643, -122.015564Veer R to climb wooden stairs
HML008
Location: 45.642708, -122.013817Vista on R of Columbia River and Beacon Rock's mighty spire
HML009
Location: 45.642292, -122.011971Turn L @ Y to make a summit loop following Hardy Creek
HML010
Location: 45.656116, -122.016502R @ 3-way over Hardy Creek
HML011
Location: 45.659809, -122.012657This is a false summit. Take far R trail @ 5-way and traverse N ridge dotted with brush and loose rock
HML012
Location: 45.651253, -122.005379Spot OR foothills, Columbia Gorge, Mt. St. Helens from windy peak of Hamilton Mtn. To close loop, descend steep stairs, then switchbacks, to WPT 9 and turn L
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