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Beacon Rock State Park - Hamilton Mountain, Beacon Rock State Park - Hardy and Rodney Falls — Monday, May. 1, 2023

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - WA
Pool of the Winds

Arrived by 10 am after a long drive from Seattle. Just a few cars by the trailhead. Hiked up to Hardy Falls viewpoint and the Upper Rodney Falls. Be sure to stop by the Pool of the Winds. Continue to go up the switch backs. Nice rocks formations with good view of the Gorge. Went to the summit with no one around, so I practiced some Tai Chi up there! A couple from Portland came up later. We walked down to the Saddle and the Equestrian Trail together. We used the Hardy Creek Trail to return back to the parking. A pleasant day trip. Just a few people on the trail today. Some nice wildflowers as the other reporter has mentioned.

From AllTrails: 8 miles with 2320 feet elevation gain

Rodney Falls
View of the Gorge from the rocks
Summit view
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