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Hardy Ridge Hike

I got my new Washington Discovery Pass so I decided to put it to use with a hike up to Hardy Ridge at Beacon Rock State Park. The forecast was for a nice clear sunny day and I needed to get some exercise so more reason for hike. I went up the East side trail and went to Phlox Point. Returned the same route. This may have been the first time this year to have clear views of Gorge and Mountains. I was surprised when I pulled into the parking lot at the Equestrian Trailhead and found the lot almost full. Turned out at WTA was having a workday and had a good turnout of volunteers. Just a few people on the hiking trails.

By the number: 10 miles, 2341 TEG, Time on trail – 4:51 moving, 1:15 stop and 2.1 moving average.

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Hardy Ridge Hike

Weather once again did workout on a hike up to Hardy Ridge. Clouds and hazy hampered getting good views of the Gorge. Few flower left to see. I did about 8 miles and little under 2000 ft. elevation gain

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Hardy Ridge Hike

The forecast was for a nice sunny day. The plan was to hike up to Hardy Ridge in Beacon Rock State Park and photograph some wild flowers in bloom. What I got was heavy cloud cover that had enveloped the ridge and saturated the plants with water droplets. The droplets soaked my boots and pants and made the rocks very slippery and unsafe. Plan B turned out to be to enjoy the hike and get a few photos before heading home early. By the numbers: 8.5 miles, 1900 ft. Elevation Gain, Time on trail about 5 hrs.

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Hardy Ridge Hike

A clockwise hike of Hardy Ridge Loop hike. 8.8 miles, 2200 elv. gain, about 5.25 hrs. on trail.

Of Note- This is the first time I have done this trail clockwise. Coming up the West side is shorter but steeper. The Indian Paint brush we exceptionally nice. Low cloud cover and haze mad for bad scenic photos.