Bell Mountain Trail, Clark County, WA
Level: Easy
Amount of Use: Moderate
Length: 7.5 miles
This is a two-mile trail with two loops through oak and conifer
forests and meadows with nice views of the Columbia River. Turn left on the
west end of Skamania Landing Road- this road is a loop - don't take the east
end.) Cross the railroad tracks and continue for 1/4 mile (.4K) . To the
right you will see a
parking area at the trail head. Elevation: 60 feet.
Salmon Creek Trail - ? miles (?
K) from
Quinn Mountain
Level: Easy Universal Access
Amount of Use: Moderate
The footpath is about a mile long, meandering through a 50-year-old
apple orchard. A pleasant spot for picnics (5 areas) with access to the
Columbia River and a view of Multnomah Falls. To reach the trail, travel
west of Stevenson on Highway 14 for about 14 miles (22.53K). Travel 3 miles
(4.83K) west of Skamania Landing and the Skamania General Store, then turn
south 0.1 miles (.16K) past Milepost 30 off Highway 14.
Lacamas Heritage Trail - ? miles (?
K) from
Quinn Mountain
Level: More Difficult
Amount of Use: Heavy
Beacon Rock is a well known landmark that is recommended for first
time visitors to the Gorge. Beacon Rock is the core of an extinct volcano
about 10 miles (16.09K) west of Stevenson and 35 miles (56.33K) east of
Vancouver on the south side of Highway 14. Henry J. Biddle, an early owner
of the rock, finished the original trail in 1918. The plug is 848 feet
(.25K) high with handrails lining most of the ascent. The trail is 4,500
feet (1.37K) long with a 15 percent grade and takes 45 minutes to an hour to
make the round trip. The trail is open year round and is maintained by the
State Park.
Whipple Creek Park and Trail- ?
miles (? K) from
Quinn
Mountain
Level: More Difficult
Amount of Use: Moderate
The trail to Hamilton Mountain starts from Beacon Rock State Park
(just across Highway 14 from the rock itself) and is four miles one way.
Hikers will enjoy lush forest scenery and views of Hardy Creek and Rodney
Falls about one mile up and the "Pool of the Winds," an impressive cavern
enclosing Rodney Falls. Allow two hours to hike each way. The trail is a
gradual climb has a total elevation gain of 2,100 feet (.64K) and is
open and maintained year round by Beacon Rock State Park.
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