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Hamilton Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 376 Google reviews · Running trail in Stevenson, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hamilton Mountain Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular hiking trail to a waterfall, with paths running up to the summit for views of the Columbia River Gorge.
What runners say about Hamilton Mountain Trail
“Up to the main waterfall I think young kids that like to walk can do it, the trail itself is clean and easy for walking it’s just that it’s mostly on an incline.”
“Awesome hike beautiful waterfalls steep hike to the top with wild flowers and a great view of the river and you could see two snow capped mountains.”
“I went on a rainy Saturday morning and it was not crowded at all, and it was perfect for my dog.”
Listen, I'm 54 and completely out of shape and I did just fine on the hike. Going up, the incline is no joke. I went slow and took plenty of breaks. The view at the top was completely worth it. I did fall twice coming down, due to loose rocks and walking a little too quickly.
Hamilton Mountain Trailhead is so cool! This place is a total escape from it all. It is truly so nice to be able to enjoy nature, with absolutely no distractions. My husband and I did an evening hike, so it was super secluded and peaceful. We only saw 4 other hikers the entire time we were here.
It was near by Beacon Creek state park. Beautiful and amazing views and fall. My two sons and 2 years old daughter enjoyed this hike. They said Nature is great and beautiful. They saw fall long time and chill and calm for them without cellphones.
Amazing hike!!! Elevation elevation elevation. The moment you start the trail you go up. It’s no joke. Up to the main waterfall I think young kids that like to walk can do it, the trail itself is clean and easy for walking it’s just that it’s mostly on an incline.
Trail conditions & character
“Up to the main waterfall I think young kids that like to walk can do it, the trail itself is clean and easy for walking it’s just that it’s mostly on an incline.”
“Awesome hike beautiful waterfalls steep hike to the top with wild flowers and a great view of the river and you could see two snow capped mountains.”
“It took us about 3 hours from the beginning of the trail down at the main entrance of the park to the end of Hamilton trail and back to the parking lot.”
“The loop back was a nice cool walk in the woods that reconnected back before the waterfalls so you get a second pass.”
“I went on a rainy Saturday morning and it was not crowded at all, and it was perfect for my dog.”
“I went on a rainy Saturday morning and it was not crowded at all, and it was perfect for my dog.”
“But if you want to park on the parking lot you need Discovery year pass or one day pass a daytime they have public restrooms mostly clean.”
Plan your run at Hamilton Mountain Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1.2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.wa.gov
- Phone(509) 427-8265
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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