Category Archives: Columbia River Gorge

Dog Mountain in January

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Bob Bennett

Dog Mountain in January I needed to do something challenging to get my exercising back on track. I decided to hike Dog Mountain. I generally have a tough time with this one, but I felt that since I’ve gotten my … Continue reading →

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Rodney Falls, Hardy Falls, and Hamilton Mountain

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Bob Bennett

From Beacon Rock to Hamilton Mountain A coworker, Paul, joined me on this hike to Hamilton Mountain. It was cold and somewhat gloomy, but since there had been a lot of rain, I was looking forward to seeing what Rodney … Continue reading →

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Beacon Rock

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bob Bennett

August 24, 2010 I revisited Beacon Rock today. The climb was invigorating. I did it early in the morning, so the sun was not too hot. There was a stiff breeze as well. It is not a long hike and … Continue reading →

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The Columbia River Dike Trail

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Columbia River Dike Trail Steamboat Landing The Columbia River Dike Trail is an easy gravel trail that follows along Cottonwood Beach and into the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Reserve. There are two main places to join this trail. We will … Continue reading →

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Beacon Rock State Park Day Use Area

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Beacon Rock State Park Day Use Area Generally, when I think of Beacon Rock State Park, I think of the main campground area that is located on the north side of SR 14, across from Beacon Rock itself. But I … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Mountain

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Beacon Rock from Hamilton Mountain Trail One of my favorite trail hiking experiences is when I travel up Hamilton Mountain. The trail head is located at the parking lot of Beacon Rock State Park. During the winter months, the entrance … Continue reading →

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Popular Dog Mountain is Colorful in the Spring

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Dog Mountain Has Many Wildflowers The View from the top of Dog Mountain Last summer, I did a hike up Dog Mountain. This is an incredible view from the top and is worth adding to your Washington hiking experience. The … Continue reading →

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Extreme Switchbacks on Beacon Rock

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Bob Bennett

Looking down on Hwy 14 fromnear the top of Beacon Rock The prominent feature of Beacon Rock State Park is a monolith located on the North side of the Columbia River Gorge in Washington. It is a fun hike, yet … Continue reading →

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