Beacon Rock

Two kids, two parents, and 848-foot (258 m) of elevation gain. 

A few weekends ago we ventured out on a nice calm Saturday afternoon. Headed for the Columbia River Gorge. We decided to jump across to the Washington side and take hwy 14 east. To Becon Rock we were headed. It is a nice hike up. Countless switchbacks, of cement, board, rock, and gravel lead you to a rocky perch surrounded by trees with mostly a view east toward the Bonneville dam.  

View from the top

we made it up and back down, mostly in tact. Stopping for snacks in Camas and back home to NE Portland before sundown.  

I’ll let the photos do their thing...

Up we went

Hiker

Little hiker

Looking toward Oregon

cape kiwanda

hi y'all. hope summer has been treating you well. it's been hot. the best way to beat the heat around here is to take a trip to the coast. we recently had the chance to hit up lincoln city and then stop at pacific city. cape kiwanda state park is one of my favorites. 

where do you like to go to beat the heat? 

that hill is a beast to climb.