Hike - Beacon Rock, WA

Beacon Rock trail

Beacon Rock located in Beacon Rock State Park, WA is one of my all-time favorite hikes in the PNW region. I’ve hiked it many times and it’s an experience that leaves you breathless in more ways than one. A plaque at the base of Beacon Rock describes how the rock was first named by Captains Lewis and Clark on October 31,

 1805, on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Beacon Rock Plaque

It was later purchased in 1915 by Henry Biddle who built the trail to the top. A large portion of the trail consists of a metal framework with switch backs secured to the rock. The views along the trail are truly spectacular and the vista point at the top literally takes your breath away.

Beacon Rock trail

View from Beacon Rock

Hiking Beacon Rock with friends

3D Parallel and Cross View from Beacon Rock