The trailhead for Hamilton Mountain and Little Hamilton Mountain.
The trail starts out quite gently.
The trail passes though a forest of Douglas fir, hemolock, and big leaf maple.
A lush understory of vine maple, sword and deer fern, vanilla leaf, and inside-out flower line the trail in this section.
After about a quarter-mile the trail crosses a power line corridor.
After about 1 mile the trail crosses the first bridge.
Keep right at the inersection with theIt's worthwhile to take the side trail to Pool of the Winds and Rodney Waterfall.
Looking down on the second bridge from Pool of the Winds and Rodney Falls.
The trail becomes steeper after crossing the second bridge.
After a series of steep switchbacks, the trail emerges at the top of a series of steep, sculpted cliffs.
After a final climb up through a steep meadow you reach the ridge known as Little Hamilton Mountain.
From Little Hamiilton Mountain you'll enjoy some of the best views of the Columbia River Gorge to the west and east.