Hamilton Mountain

Area	Columbia Gorge (west - WA)
Best time to visit	Mid-May through June
Blooming Now	YES
Elevation	1070-2438 feet
Trail Info	7.6 miles, 2100 feet elevation gain
	PLANT LIST AVAILABLE
	WILDFLOWER SEARCH
	Hike information - Oregon Hikers Field Guide
	Hike information - Washington Trails Association
Dogs	Allowed
	*Washington State Discover Pass required!*

NOTE: The blue marker indicates the trailhead.

Description

At 2438 feet above sea level, Hamilton Mountain looms above (and just east of) Beacon Rock. In addition to two waterfalls and fine Gorge views, it is a wonderful place to see mid-Spring wildflowers.

Directions

From Portland, take Interstate 84 East to Exit 43 (Cascade Locks). (If you are approaching from the east, take Exit 45 and proceed two miles through town.) Cross the Columbia River over the historic Bridge of the Gods ($2 toll for passenger cars). After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Highway 14 and proceed seven miles. You will see Beacon Rock towering ahead as you approach the state park, which is located near mile marker 35. Turn right into the campground, and drive uphill to the first right, which is the trailhead parking lot.

Trip Reports

Date	Submitted by
04/15/2025	Greg Lief
Reports from previous years
06/05/2023	Greg Lief
05/18/2023	Greg Lief
04/27/2023	Greg Lief
05/05/2019	Greg Lief
05/02/2019	Greg Lief
06/02/2017	Greg Lief
05/21/2017	Greg Lief
04/26/2016	Greg Lief
05/20/2011	Jim Pollock
04/09/2010	Jim and Nina Pollock

Switch to historical view of wildflower reports

Add new report

If you find this website useful, please consider making a donation to help defray our web hosting costs.
We do not accept any advertising, nor will we ever sell our mailing list. Thanks for your consideration!

Return to main page

'We can never have enough of nature.' -- Henry David Thoreau