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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Trail #109 Hamilton Peak

This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses and bicycles.

The Hamilton Ridge Trail #109A connects this trail with the Hamilton Buttes Trail #118. The Hamilton Butte Lookout was built in 1929. The lookout was abandoned in the 1960s. Look for sections of phone line left along this trail. This historic phone line linked the lookout with the world below.

See Blue Lake Area map and Vicinity around Blue Lake Creek CG map

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

109

General Information

Low elevation trails typically melt out by mid-May. High elevation trails typically melt out by mid-July.  Snow may persist in spots on north facing slopes. There may be downed trees, washouts, and/or landslides on trails. Carrying mosquito repellent is advisable. Backcountry creeks and streams may dry out so plan ahead in case you need to bring in water.  Recreating in burned areas poses greater risks. See safety tips for burned areas. Please assist in reporting wildfires by calling 911 or Columbia Dispatch at (360) 891-5140.  Sign up for emergency alerts by county. 

Skamania County; Lewis County; Cowlitz County

Recreation Pass not required at trailhead.

No

Closed to ATV use.

Getting There

Directions

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25 for Follow Forest Road 23 for 17.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for 3.5 miles and turn left on Forest Road 7807. Follow Forest Road 7807 for 5.1 miles then turn right on Forest Road 7807. Follow Forest Road 7807 for 1.8 miles and turn right on Forest Road 7807029. Follow Forest Road 7807029 for .5 miles and arrive at the trail.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 5, 2025