From the Equestrian Trailhead: The Equestrian trailhead is the only multiuse (equestrian, bicycle, hiker) access point for the park and the trailhead for Hardy Ridge. It is also a great place to start your hike for Hamilton Mountain on a busy weekend day, as there is usually parking available. Head up the moderate, multi-use double track meandering through mature second growth. After a varied climb reach the first trail junction at 1.22 miles.


Go left on West Hardy Trail to head up towards Hardy Ridge. A mile and a quarter up enjoy westerly views, at a little over a mile and half the trail intersects with Hardy Ridge Trail (hikers only). Hikers continue up Hardy Ridge Trail ascending the recently rerouted switchbacks to the spine of the ridge at 2580’ in two thirds of a mile. Enjoy panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge. The ridge is abound with wildflowers in spring and early summer. Descend eastward reaching East Hardy Trail (double track) in a little over a half mile. Continue on East Hardy Trail passing an intersection with Bridge Trail at .82 miles, in another .78 miles reach another four way junction with the Equestrian Trail. Go right on Equestrian Trail to return to trailhead in 1.8 mil

Activity Notes

Our hike:

Here is the All Trails track of our hike. The hike will be about 8.5 miles and 2200 feet of elevation gain. Please bring poles and carry microspikes. 

Meeting Point:

Meet at Fisher's Landing at 7:30 AM to carpool.

Or meet at the trailhead at 8:15 AM.

Hamilton Mountain is closed due to landslides, so the Equestrian trailhead is the only one open. I expect this may be busy, so let's get an early start and go on a Friday. 

Pace:

Since it's early season, let's also take this one a little slower. I will list at 1.5 to 2 mph pace.

Parking:

A Washington discovery pass is required to park at the Equestrian trailhead.

 

 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 88 miles
Distance - Round Trip 7 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Awards Qualified Awesome Ridges Award
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