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An airy trail with steep drop offs leads to an amazing 360-degree view of the Columbia gorge.


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

46%

Runnable

794' 242 m

High

256' 78 m

Low

555' 169 m

Up

550' 168 m

Down

27%

Avg Grade (15°)

55%

Max Grade (29°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views

Overview

This is a steep trail with an amazing view of the gorge. No place in the gorge can offer a better view. There are a lot of rock formations with all sorts of wildlife and plants. An amazing trail with some amazing views. The trail is short but steep and not for the faint of heart as there are a number of steep drop-offs (they do have guardrails, but small children should be kept close)

Description

The trail starts out easy but quickly moves into steep sections with large drop-offs. The trail goes into a series of switchbacks literally on top of each other, carved into the side of the rock. This is a great place for photographers to get some pictures with interesting lines and focal points. Once through the switchbacks the trail levels off a bit to the final summit push where you are awarded an amazing view up and down the gorge.

Contacts

Land Manager: Washington State Parks

Shared By:

Garrett K

Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 16 votes

#853

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  4.6 from 16 votes
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Photos

Beacon rock from the river.
May 20, 2015 near Stevenson, WA
The beautiful views atop Beacon Rock do not disappoint.
May 20, 2015 near Stevenson, WA
Review of the Beacon Rock Trail with footage of its terrain and features.
Jul 13, 2023 near Stevenson, WA
The rugged Beacon Rock Trail.
May 20, 2015 near Stevenson, WA
Beacon Rock Trailhead
Mar 20, 2019 near Stevenson, WA
Paved ramp trail as Oregon can be seen in distance
Mar 20, 2019 near Stevenson, WA

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