Hamilton Mtn mama hike

I had a wonderful day hiking with my friends Amy and Mieke. We went up Hamilton Mountain on the WA side of the Gorge, an 8 mile roundtrip past waterfalls to stunning views, on a beautiful, sunny January day. (Photos by the talented Amy, as my camera was out of battery... L had been experimenting with it this week.)

We drove over the I-5 bridge as the sun was rising, illuminating Mt Hood and the Columbia River.

The hike was a steady uphill climb, gaining 2000 feet in 3.5 miles.

There was frost at the top, making for some beautiful pictures.

We ate lunch at the top and then circled back down the backside of the mountain, along the equestrian trail and Hardy Creek, and back to the parking lot. Such a good day.