Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Hamilton Mountain
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph) Expect a vibrant springtime showcase on Hamilton Mountain—lush greenery, colorful wildflowers in bloom, and sweeping panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge. This hike offers dramatic cliffsides, cascading waterfalls, and iconic vistas of Beacon Rock and Mount Hood on a clear day. A classic Gorge favorite that delivers both beauty and challenge.
Contacts
Renee Larkin
Primary Leader
Alisha Bachman
Co-Leader
- Sat, May 17, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.92 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,474 ft
- Pace: 2-3 MPH
- 4 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Email sent to participants 3-5 days ahead of activity. Please expect to start around 7:30am, to beat out the crowd
Route/Place
Hamilton Mountain
-
Green Trails Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S
Green Trails Bonneville Dam No. 429 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
Trip Reports