Beacon Rock is the second largest monolith true monolith in the world, believed to be the remaining plug or core of an ancient mountain.
Some people may not call this a hike, but it is a trail. It takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour to hike or walk from the bottom of Beacon Rock to the top. The trail is well-made, constructed back in 1915. There are about 47 switch-backs with all the handrails needed for a safe visit.
The hike to the top is about 1.8 miles round trip, or 9/10 of a mile each way. There are spectacular views of Oregon, Washington and the Columbia River Gorge, most of the way to the top.
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