Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights
7.6 mi · ▲ 2,207 ft · 3 hr 38 min
Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights is a 7.6-mile out-and-back in Beacon Rock State Park near Skamania, WA. The route reaches Phlox Point at the turnaround, 3.8 miles in. It climbs 2,207 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 70/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights
7.6 mi · ▲ 2,207 ft · 3 hr 38 min
Elevation 754–2,941 ft
Out & Back · Beacon Rock State Park
Trailhead: Equestrian Trail · 45.64118, -122.03217
Weather Sep 4: Light drizzle, high 66°F / low 52° · precip 61% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 7:42 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 50 ftSharp right onto Equestrian Trail, heading N.
- 1.1 miBear left onto West Hardy Ridge Trail, heading NW.
- 2 miTurn left onto Phlox Point Trail, heading NW.
- 0.7 miReach Phlox Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.7 miTurn right onto West Hardy Ridge Trail, heading SW.
- 2 miBear right onto Equestrian Trail, heading SE.
- 1.1 miSharp left, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.0 mi in (~126 min). Leave by 5:17 PM for the 7:42 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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