Skamania
Top Adventures in Skamania
Hike To The Summit of Beacon Rock
3.6
1.8 mi
/ 700 ft gain
Beacon Rock is one of the most recognizable landmarks along the Columbia River Gorge. It’s a 848-foot basalt monolith (singular piece of rock) that was once the core of an ancient volcano. To access the rock, park in a developed parking area at the rock’s base that has room for about 30 cars. You’ll take a short stroll through a forested trail before you hit the rock.Once you reach the rock, th...
Hike Hamilton Mountain
4.2
7.5 mi
/ 2100 ft gain
Hamilton Mountain has one of the best views in the Columbia Gorge. The hike starts out with a gradual uphill climb through an old-growth forest. After about a half-mile in you will come to a clearing where you can see the ridge line going up to the top of Hamilton Mountain. From there you'll pass a couple of beautiful waterfalls, Hardy Falls and Rodney Falls.After the falls the real climbing be...
Hike to Hardy and Rodney Falls
4.0
3.5 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Located on the Hamilton Mountain Trail, the Hardy and Rodney falls out and back hike is a good alternative for those looking for a shorter hike compared to the 7.6 mile hike to the top of Hamilton Mountain.From the Hamilton Mountain Trailhead you will follow the trail through thick trees for most of the way to the falls with a few openings along the way. When you begin to hear the rushing wate...
Hike to Ponytail Falls
4.6
Ponytail Falls is an easy 0.8 mile hike located in the gorge that begins at Horsetail Falls. After hiking up mild switchbacks, continue to your right at the first trailhead intersection. The path levels out before coming around the mountain and opening up to the waterfall.
This is the easiest waterfall hike in the Oregon Gorge and is accessible all year around. It is also a great spot to begin ...
Hike the Horsetail Falls Loop
4.7
2.6 mi
/ 600 ft gain
Start off on this loop from Horsetail Falls Trailhead. It never hurts to start a hike with a view of Horsetail Falls. This 2.5 mile loop will start you off on Gorge trail #400 up Horsetail Falls Trail. You’ll encounter a few switchbacks before the trail flattens out and leads you into the valley toward Ponytail Falls. As you continue on this loop, you’ll get to hike behind the falls.After conti...
Hike to Elowah Falls
4.8
1.4 mi
/ 280 ft gain
Multnomah Falls, which is about 5 miles from Elowah takes a large portion of the crowd due to its visibility from the highway. With that said, you may get a much more deserted Elowah Falls if you decide to take the 15 minute hike to its base.When you’re on the trail, keep an eye out for the fork in the trail at about 0.4 miles. There has been a sign in place indicating which direction you shoul...
Skamania camping, hotels, and more
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site
Overview
Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site is set on a forested bluff above the Columbia River, providing an ideal setting for family gathe...
Lakeshore Trail #656
Lost Lake Resort And Campground
Overview
Lost Lake Campground is couched between beautiful Lost Lake and Mount Hood. From Lost Lake Butte, the valley view is breathtaki...
Carson, Washington
Panther Creek Campground
Overview
The Campground sits along Panther Creek at the intersection of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream fr...
Yacolt, Washington
Sunset Camp
Overview
Sunset Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall wi...
Carson, Washington
Beaver Campground
Overview
Beaver Campground is nestled among large, old maple and sycamore trees, offering a quiet and private family camping experience. ...
