Trip
Day Hike - Hamilton Mountain & Beacon Rock
Trip initially designed for Tacoma Spring Hiking Students. Now open to all Mountaineers. View hike in peak flower season in the Columbia Gorge! Join us for this hike and consider staying in the area for nearby hikes on Saturday and/or Sunday. NOTE: WTA DESCRIBES ONE ERODED SECTION OF THIS TRAIL AS "TREACHEROUS". Please consider your comfort with this when signing up.
Contacts
- Fri, May 15, 2026
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,550 ft
- Pace: 800-1000'/hour ascending
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Apr 13, 2026
- Wed, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Moderate paced hike with time to identify wildflowers and appreciate views. Beacon Rock add on will depend on group pace and desire. Beacon Rock is 2 miles RT and 600' gain, and requires moving the cars.
Here's a detailed hike description with photos that recommends a CCW loop:
How to Hike the Amazing Hamilton Mountain Trail in the Gorge
Tentative 10 a.m. upper loop Beacon Rock campground (Hadley Trailhead) to allow drive time of almost 3 hours from Tacoma.
As of late January, campsites are available there, as well as nearby campgrounds. As of January, the Hamiton Mountain trailhead is closed by a landslide, but Hadley trailhead is not.
Instead, follow Google Maps to Hadley Trailhead: Hadley Trail - Google Maps
Hamilton Mountain
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Green Trails Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S
Green Trails Bonneville Dam No. 429 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 Essentials
Both Hamilton Mountain and Beacon Rock require a Discover Pass.