Troop 351 hikes up Hamilton Mountain, April 19, 2009

Troop 351 hiked 7.5 miles roundtrip up Hamilton Mountain, on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge near Beacon Rock, on Sunday, April 19.

Matthew enjoys Rodney Falls.

Scouts filter water from a stream on the way down.

Scouts pose on the summit.

Scouts cross a footbridge.

George, Ed and Matt head down the mountain. Look closely at Ed's 'backpack'.

Scouts pose at the trail junction for our loop hike.

Scoutmaster and Michael align map to compass on the summit.

RSC 4/25/09. Thanks to Rita for the pictures.