Hamilton Mountain peak is about 2000' gain. On the way, visited Hardy Falls (obstructed view) and Rodney Falls (very nice, clear view from a well constructed wood bridge. A 2 minute hike up to a small refreshing plunge pool called Pool of Winds). The loop starts shortly after. The rain started while we had lunch on the summit. Came down via Don's Cutoff, a short but very night ridge walk. Then a logging road, back to the waterfalls.
Beacon Rock is a ~1 mile walk with lots of steps and zigzags, ~500-600' gain. Concrete and wood board nailed to the rock. Possible to rock climb here. Quite a lot of people considering the rain, which stopped when we were on the top. The sun came out.Trail map.
