Beacon Rock State Park
River to Rock Trailhead
Popular Hikes
River to Rock Trail (hiker only)
1.5 miles, out and back,
easy to moderate, 272’ gain
Beacon Rock (hiker only)
River to Rock Trail is the newest trail in
the park, it begins just to the north of the
railroad overpass on Moorage Road. Start
the trail at a foot bridge crossing Woodward Creek, ascend to Riddell Lake hiking
through a century old filbert orchard. Enjoy views of Beacon Rock from the west
side of the lake. The trail passes under
powerlines, climbs then descends ending
at the west end of the Beacon Rock trailhead. Retrace your steps back or walk
east along the parking lot east to the bulletin board that is start of the Beacon
Rock trail.
Beacon Rock Trail ascends to the top of
Beacon Rock (850’ elevation), one of the
world’s largest monoliths. The trail was
built directly onto the side of the rock
with 52 switchbacks. This amazing trail
was originally built between 1915-1918
by philanthropist Henry Biddle. Views
include the Columbia River Gorge,
Bonneville Dam, and Pierce Wildlife Refuge. Interpretive panels along the trail
explain history and geology.
1.8 miles, out and back,
easy to moderate, 578’ gain
Doetsch Walking Path
(hiker, bicycle)
1.2 mile, loop
easy, no elevation gain
Beacon Rock trail.
The Doetsch Walking Path circles
what was once a pasture of the
Doetsch family ranch along the
Columbia River shoreline. Interpretive panels explain the natural
and human history of the area.
Trails open 8AM-Dusk
Foot traffic only (bicycles
allowed on Doetsch Walking Path)
Doetsch Day Use path.
Backcountry camping prohibited
View of Beacon Rock (left) and Hamilton
