This is a FREE event MUST RSVP! We are super excited to be hiking Hamilton Mountain Trail this week! We are meeting at the Trail Head Sunday October 15th at 9am, please be on time and communicate with Michelle regarding any issues or concerns. The hike will take approx. 4 hours but please be aware we can not guarantee an exact end time.  We asked that if you RSVP but can’t make it please notify Michelle via message or phone call so that the group isn’t waiting for participants that will not be there and we can get the hike going shortly after meet up. We asked that you leave your furry friends home for this hike, this keeps things simple and as predictable as possible for all participants. Please check out trail prep & fees/permit info below prior to meet up. Let’s hit the trail! 

The Hamilton Mountain Trail is like a one stop shop for all the best features of Gorge hikes, with cascading waterfalls, shaded old growth forests, wildflowers and spectacular panoramic views over the Columbia River. While the steep terrain means it’s a bit of a grind to do the full 3.2 mile hike up to the summit, there are plenty of natural attractions and lookout points along the way that make the effort well worth it!

Hamilton Mountain Summit: 6.4 miles out and back, 2038’ elevation gain

SAFETY ~ SAFETY ~ SAFTEY

PLEASE BE AWARE THIS A MODERATE TO DIFFICULT HIKE! IF YOUR ABILTY TO COMPLETE THIS HIKE IS IN QUESTION FOR ANY REASON PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP! REVIEWS ARE THE BEST WAY TO GET FEEDBACK ON DIFFUCLTY. IT IS CHALLENGING!

Meet up location: Hamilton Mountain Trail Head https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/washington/hamilton-mountain-trail–2

Parking: The Discover Pass is required for vehicular entrance to this park. For more information about the Discover Pass, please visit https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/31/About-the-Pass

Required Equipment: Water & snacks, lunch if you would like. Plenty of water! I recommend at least half your body weight in ounces. Proper hiking shoes & clothing that are weather appropriate. So far the forecast is showing cloudy with a high of 66. I recommended layers, as it will be cooler at the start of the hike. Please keep in mind the weather can change dramatically from day today here in the northwest, I will be caring a thin water proof jacket just in case.

Recommended Equipment: Walking stick, sunglasses, camera