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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Trail Facts
- Distance: 8.6
Waypoints
HML001
Location: 45.6273345947266, -122.024749755859
Cross highway and hike .4 mi. on access road with in-your-face views of Beacon Rock jutting out to the E
HML002
Location: 45.6325836181641, -122.019859313965
Turn L into the campground; trailhead located on R
HML003
Location: 45.6341514587402, -122.017677307129
Turn R @ Y into moist old-growth forest
HML004
Location: 45.6365585327148, -122.017936706543
Continue straight; overlook on L
HML005
Location: 45.6406707763672, -122.018249511719
Cross bridge
HML006
Location: 45.6421318054199, -122.01643371582
L @ Y; during descent on muddy track, look L to 100-ft. Hardy Falls
HML007
Location: 45.6426429748535, -122.015563964844
Veer R to climb wooden stairs
HML008
Location: 45.642707824707, -122.013816833496
Vista on R of Columbia River and Beacon Rock’s mighty spire
HML009
Location: 45.6422920227051, -122.01197052002
Turn L @ Y to make a summit loop following Hardy Creek
HML010
Location: 45.6561164855957, -122.016502380371
R @ 3-way over Hardy Creek
HML011
Location: 45.6598091125488, -122.012657165527
This is a false summit. Take far R trail @ 5-way and traverse N ridge dotted with brush and loose rock
HML012
Location: 45.651252746582, -122.005378723145
Spot 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