Beacon Rock State Park - Hardy Creek

This 1.1-mile trail parallels Hardy Creek as one segment of the Hamilton Mountain loop. It is high up the ridge above the creek, traversing red alder and Douglas-fir forests.

The Hardy Creek trail also provides a gentler approach to the summit of Hamilton Mountain for those who don't want to switchback up the cliff faces. It is the link between the closed road-turned-trail and the Hamilton Mountain Trail and it also provides an approach to the Hardy Ridge Trail on the west side of the valley.

Beacon Rock State Park - Hardy Creek

Map & Directions

Getting There

From I-205 in Vancouver, drive east on SR 14 for 28.6 miles to Beacon Rock State Park. At camping/hiking sign, turn left and drive .3 mile up a paved road to the trailhead parking lot on the right. The Hardy Creek Trail is reached by hiking 1.4 miles up the Hamilton Mountain Trail to the junction.