At this point there is a fork in the trail and there is never a doubt in which one I will choose. More difficult! As in life, the more difficult it is the better the reward will be.
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| Looking up on the trail to large boulders covered in moss and ferns. |
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| Large displays of moss covered rocks. |
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| The following views are from the "Little Hamilton." |
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| Much steeper drop-offs here on Little Hamilton and much better views of the Gorge than at the summit. |
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| Oregon on the other side and Beacon Rock on the middle right of the picture..my next destination after the summit of Hamilton |
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| Myself and the back drop looking west towards Portland down the Columbia River Gorge. |
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| Looking east. |
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| About to head up to the summit after this pic. |
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| From Little Hamilton and now going to the summit of Hamilton Mountain. |
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| A great close up view of Hamilton. |
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| The three dams of Bonneville. |
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| Nearby Table Mountain with Mt. Adams in the background. |
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| Panoramic from the summit at 2488'. |
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| Oregon's Mt. Hood. |
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| Taking in Washington's Mt. Adams. |
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| About to finish the trail loop with a 4 mile trail run down to the trailhead. |
