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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Hardy Ridge Loop

Columbia Gorge Weekend. CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). Enjoy good views of Oregon peaks and the Columbia River.

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Jeremy Westerman
Jeremy Westerman
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,490 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,957 ft
  • Pace: CHS2
  • 3 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Fri, May 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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This hike is in Beacon Rock State Park on the WA side of the Columbia River and is well placed for a good hike before heading home after Columbia Gorge Campout Weekend.
The hike will start at the Equestrian Camp trailhead.  We'll hike the Equestrian Trail up to the junction with the Hardy Ridge Trail, which we then take and ascend to the ridge top.  Once we’ve gained the ridge, we’ll hike the 0.75 mile out to Phlox Point which is the summit.  After we’ve rested and enjoyed the views, we’ll return to the Hardy Ridge Trail, and then descend down the other side of the ridge.  We’ll re-join the Equestrian Trail to return to the trailhead.  I’m expecting the hike to take 5 hours including breaks.

Will co-ordinate a departure time from the Columbia Gorge Campout.  We'll meet at the Equestrian Camp trailhead in Beacon Rock State Park which is off Highway 14 on the WA side of the Columbia River.

Route/Place

Hardy Ridge

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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