#Arrow Junction Lookout Point

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Arrow Junction Lookout Point |髮夾彎後的美景，隱藏皇冠山脈公路旁的箭鎮景點

《Arrow Junction Lookout Point》有人去過嗎？要講到紐西蘭旅遊，阿新我可以說是小有心得，每一段自駕的路段都會有好幾處值得下車拍照的地方，好比這篇Arrow Junction Lookout Point就是其一！Arrow Junction Lookout Point就位在箭鎮往來瓦納卡的路上，這一條道路不算好開，但沿途的風景可以說是漂亮到不行，而去紐西蘭不就是為了那迷人的大自然景觀嗎？ Continue reading Arrow Junction Lookout Point |髮夾彎後的美景，隱藏皇冠山脈公路旁的箭鎮景點

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Mel’s Big Fantasy Place-Name Reference

So I’ve been doing lots of D&D world-building lately and I’ve kind of been putting together lists of words to help inspire new fantasy place names. I figured I’d share. These are helpful for naming towns, regions, landforms, roads, shops, and they’re also probably useful for coming up with surnames. This is LONG. There’s plenty more under the cut including a huge list of “fantasy sounding” word-parts. Enjoy!

Towns & Kingdoms

town, borough, city, hamlet, parish, township, village, villa, domain

kingdom, empire, nation, country, county, city-state, state, province, dominion

Town Name End Words (English flavored)

-ton, -ston, -caster, -dale, -den, -field, -gate, -glen, -ham, -holm, -hurst, -bar, -boro, -by, -cross, -kirk, -meade, -moore, -ville, -wich, -bee, -burg, -cester, -don, -lea, -mer, -rose, -wall, -worth, -berg, -burgh, -chase, -ly, -lin, -mor, -mere, -pool. -port, -stead, -stow, -strath, -side, -way, -berry, -bury, -chester, -haven, -mar, -mont, -ton, -wick, -meet, -heim, -hold, -hall, -point

Buildings & Places

castle, fort, palace, fortress, garrison, lodge, estate, hold, stronghold, tower, watchtower, palace, spire, citadel, bastion, court, manor, house

altar, chapel, abbey, shrine, temple, monastery, cathedral, sanctum, crypt, catacomb, tomb

orchard, arbor, vineyard, farm, farmstead, shire, garden, ranch

plaza, district, quarter, market, courtyard, inn, stables, tavern, blacksmith, forge, mine, mill, quarry, gallows, apothecary, college, bakery, clothier, library, guild house, bath house, pleasure house, brothel, jail, prison, dungeon, cellar, basement, attic, sewer, cistern

lookout, post, tradepost, camp, outpost, hovel, hideaway, lair, nook, watch, roost, respite, retreat, hostel, holdout, redoubt, perch, refuge, haven, alcove, haunt, knell, enclave, station, caravan, exchange, conclave

port, bridge, ferry, harbor, landing, jetty, wharf, berth, footbridge, dam, beacon, lighthouse, marina, dockyard, shipyard

road, street, way, row, lane, trail, corner, crossing, gate, junction, waygate, end, wall, crossroads,  barrier, bulwark, blockade, pavilion, avenue, promenade, alley, fork, route

Time & Direction

North, South, East, West, up, down, side, rise, fall, over, under

Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, solstice, equanox, vernal, ever, never

dusk, dawn, dawnrise, morning, night, nightfall, evening, sundown, sunbreak, sunset

lunar, solar, sun, moon, star, eclipse

Geographical Terms

Cave, cavern, cenote, precipice, crevasse, crater, maar, chasm, ravine, trench, rift, pit

Cliff, bluff, crag, scarp, outcrop, stack, tor, falls, run, eyrie, aerie

Hill, mountain, volcano, knoll, hillock, downs, barrow, plateau, mesa, butte, pike, peak, mount, summit, horn, knob, pass, ridge, terrace, gap, point, rise, rim, range, view, vista, canyon, hogback, ledge, stair, descent

Valley, gulch, gully, vale, dale, dell, glen, hollow, grotto, gorge, bottoms, basin, knoll, combe

Meadow, grassland, field, pasture, steppe, veld, sward, lea, mead, fell, moor, moorland, heath, croft, paddock, boondock, prairie, acre, strath, heights, mount, belt

Woodlands, woods, forest, bush, bower, arbor, grove, weald, timberland, thicket, bosk, copse, coppice, underbrush, hinterland, park, jungle, rainforest, wilds, frontier, outskirts

Desert, dunes, playa, arroyo, chaparral, karst, salt flats, salt pan, oasis, spring, seep, tar pit, hot springs, fissure, steam vent, geyser, waste, wasteland, badland, brushland, dustbowl, scrubland

Ocean, sea, lake, pond, spring, tarn, mere, sluice, pool, coast, gulf, bay

Lagoon, cay, key, reef, atoll, shoal, tideland, tide flat, swale, cove, sandspit, strand, beach

Snowdrift, snowbank, permafrost, floe, hoar, rime, tundra, fjord, glacier, iceberg

River, stream, creek, brook, tributary, watersmeet, headwater, ford, levee, delta, estuary, firth, strait, narrows, channel, eddy, inlet, rapids, mouth, falls

Wetland, marsh, bog, fen, moor, bayou, glade, swamp, banks, span, wash, march, shallows, mire, morass, quag, quagmire, everglade, slough, lowland, sump, reach

Island, isle, peninsula, isthmus, bight, headland, promontory, cape, pointe, cape

More under the cut including: Color words, Animal/Monster related words, Rocks/Metals/Gems list, Foliage, People groups/types, Weather/Environment/ Elemental words, Man-made Items, Body Parts, Mechanical sounding words, a huge list of both pleasant and unpleasant Atmospheric Descriptors, and a huge list of Fantasy Word-parts.

Color Descriptions

Warm: red, scarlet, crimson, rusty, cerise, carmine, cinnabar, orange, vermillion, ochre, peach, salmon, saffron, yellow, gold, lemon, amber, pink, magenta, maroon, brown, sepia, burgundy, beige, tan, fuchsia, taupe

Cool: green, beryl, jade, evergreen, chartreuse, olive, viridian, celadon, blue, azure, navy, cerulean, turquoise, teal, cyan, cobalt, periwinkle, beryl, purple, violet, indigo, mauve, plum

Neutral: gray, silver, ashy, charcoal, slate, white, pearly, alabaster, ivory, black, ebony, jet

dark, dusky, pale, bleached, blotchy, bold, dappled, lustrous, faded, drab, milky, mottled, opaque, pastel, stained, subtle, ruddy, waxen, tinted, tinged, painted

Animal / Monster-Related Words

Bear, eagle, wolf, serpent, hawk, horse, goat, sheep, bull, raven, crow, dog, stag, rat, boar, lion, hare, owl, crane, goose, swan, otter, frog, toad, moth, bee, wasp, beetle, spider, slug, snail, leech, dragonfly, fish, trout, salmon, bass, crab, shell, dolphin, whale, eel, cod, haddock

Dragon, goblin, giant, wyvern, ghast, siren, lich, hag, ogre, wyrm, kraken

Talon, scale, tusk, hoof, mane, horn, fur, feather, fang, wing, whisker, bristle, paw, tail, beak, claw, web, quill, paw, maw, pelt, haunch, gill, fin,

Hive, honey, nest, burrow, den, hole, wallow

Rocks / Metals / Minerals

Gold, silver, brass, bronze, copper, platinum, iron, steel, tin, mithril, electrum, adamantite, quicksilver, fool’s gold, titanium

Diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz, opal, pearl, jade, jasper, onyx, citrine, aquamarine, turquoise, lapiz lazuli, amethyst, quartz, crystal, amber, jewel

Granite, shale, marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, diorite, basalt, rhyolite, obsidian, glass

Earth, stone, clay, sand, silt, salt, mote, lode, vein, ore, ingot, coal, boulder, bedrock, crust, rubble, pebble, gravel, cobble, dust, clod, peat, muck mud, slip, loam, dirt, grit, scree, shard, flint, stalactite/mite

Trees / Plants / Flowers

Tree, ash, aspen, pine, birch, alder, willow, dogwood, oak, maple, walnut,  chestnut, cedar, mahogany, palm, beech, hickory, hemlock, cottonwood, hawthorn, sycamore, poplar, cypress, mangrove, elm, fir, spruce, yew

Branch, bough, bramble, gnarl, burr, tangle, thistle, briar, thorn, moss, bark, shrub, undergrowth, overgrowth, root, vine, bracken, reed, driftwood, coral, fern, berry, bamboo, nectar, petal, leaf, seed, clover, grass, grain, trunk, twig, canopy, cactus, weed, mushroom, fungus

Apple, olive, apricot, elderberry, coconut, sugar, rice, wheat, cotton, flax, barley, hops, onion, carrot, turnip, cabbage, squash, pumpkin, pepper

Flower, rose, lavender, lilac, jasmine, jonquil, marigold, carnelian, carnation, goldenrod, sage, wisteria, dahlia, nightshade, lily, daisy, daffodil, columbine, amaranth, crocus, buttercup, foxglove, iris, holly, hydrangea, orchid, snowdrop, hyacinth, tulip, yarrow, magnolia, honeysuckle, belladonna, lily pad, magnolia

People

Settler, Pilgrim, Pioneer, Merchant, Prospector, Maker, Surveyor, Mason, Overseer, Apprentice, Widow, Sailor, Miner, Blacksmith, Butcher, Baker, Brewer, Barkeep, Ferryman, Hangman, Gambler, Fisherman, Adventurer, Hero, Seeker, Hiker, Traveler, Crone

Mage, Magician, Summoner, Sorcerer, Wizard, Conjurer, Necromancer, 

King, Queen, Lord, Count, Baron, Guard, Soldier, Knight, Vindicator, Merchant, Crusader, Imperator, Syndicate, Vanguard, Champion, Warden, Victor, Legionnaire, Master, Archer, Footman, Gladiator, Barbarian, Captain, Commodore, 

Beggar, Hunter, Ranger, Deadman, Smuggler, Robber, Swindler, Rebel, Bootlegger, Outlaw, Pirate, Brigand, Ruffian, Highwayman, Cutpurse, Thief, Assassin

God, Goddess, Exarch, Angel, Devil, Demon, Cultist, Prophet, Hermit, Seer

council, clergy, guild, militia, choir 

Climate, Environment, & The Elements

Cold, cool, brisk, frosty, chilly, icy, freezing, frozen, frigid, glacial, bitter, biting, bleak, arctic, polar, boreal, wintry, snowy, snow, blizzarding, blizzard, sleeting, sleet, chill, frost, ice, icebound, ice cap, floe, snowblind, frostbite, coldsnap, avalanche, snowflake

Hot, sunny, humid, sweltering, steaming, boiling, sizzling, blistering, scalding, smoking, caldescent, dry, parched, arid, fallow, thirsty, melting, molten, fiery, blazing, burning, charring, glowing, searing, scorching, blasted, sun, fire, heat, flame, wildfire, bonfire, inferno, coal, ash, cinder, ember, flare, pyre, tinder, kindling, aflame, alight, ablaze, lava, magma, slag,

Wet, damp, dank, soggy, sodden, soaked, drenched, dripping, sopping, briny, murky, rain, storm, hail, drizzle, sprinkle, downpour, deluge, squall, water, cloud, fog, mist, dew, puddle, pool, current, whirlpool, deep, depths, tide, waves, whitewater, waterfall, tidal wave, flow, flood, leak, drain

Wind, breeze, gust, billow, gail, draft, waft, zephyr, still, airy, clear, smokey, tempest, tempestuous, windswept, aerial, lofty, torrid, turbulent, nebulous, tradewind, thunder, lightning, spark, cyclone, tornado, whirlwind, hurricane, typhoon

Man-made Item Words

Furnace, forge, anvil, vault, strap, strip, whetstone, brick, sword, blade, axe, dagger, shield, buckler, morningstar, bow, quiver, arrow, polearm, flail, staff, stave, sheath, hilt, hammer, knife, helm, mantle, banner, pauldron, chainmail, mace, dart, cutlass, canon, needle, cowl, belt,  buckle, bandana, goggles, hood, boot, heel, spindle, spool, thread, sweater, skirt, bonnet, apron, leather, hide, plate, tunic, vest, satin, silk, wool, velvet, lace, corset, stocking, binding

Plow, scythe, (wheel) barrow, saddle, harrow, brand, collar, whip, leash, lead, bridle, stirrup, wheel, straw, stall, barn, hay, bale, pitchfork, well, log, saw, lumber, sod, thatch, mortar, brick, cement, concrete, pitch, pillar, window, fountain, door, cage, spoke, pole, table, bench, plank, board

Candle, torch, cradle, broom, lamp, lantern, clock, bell, lock, hook, trunk, looking glass, spyglass, bottle, vase, locket, locker, key, handle, rope, knot, sack, pocket, pouch, manacle, chain, stake, coffin, fan. cauldron, kettle, pot, bowl, pestle, oven, ladle, spoon, font, wand, potion, elixir, draught, portal, book, tome, scroll, word, manuscript, letter, message, grimoire, map, ink, quill, pen, cards, dice

Coin, coronet, crown, circlet, scepter, treasure, riches, scales, pie, tart, loaf, biscuit, custard, caramel, pudding, porridge, stew, bread, tea, gravy, gristle, spice, lute, lyre, harp, drum, rouge, powder, perfume, brush

bilge, stern, pier, sail, anchor, mast, dock, deck, flag, ship, boat, canoe, barge, wagon, sled, carriage, buggy, cart

Wine, brandy, whiskey, ale, moonshine, gin, cider, rum, grog, beer, brew, goblet, flagon, flask, cask, tankard, stein, mug, barrel, stock, wort, malt

Body Parts

Head, throat, finger, foot, hand, neck, shoulder, rib, jaw, eye, lips, bosom

Skull, spine, bone, tooth, heart, blood, tears, gut, beard

Mechanical-Sounding Words

cog, fuse, sprocket, wrench, screw, nail, bolt, lever, pulley, spanner, gear, spring, shaft, switch, button, cast, pipe, plug, dial, meter, nozzle, cord, brake, gauge, coil, oil, signal, wire, fluke, staple, clamp, bolt, nut, bulb, patch, pump, cable, socket

torque, force, sonic, spark, fizzle, thermal, beam, laser, steam, buzz, mega, mecha, electro, telsa, power, flicker, charge, current, flow, tinker

Atmospheric Words

Unpleasant, Dangerous, Threatening

(nouns) death, fury, battle, scar, shadow, razor, nightmare, wrath, bone, splinter, peril, war, riptide, strife, reckoning, sorrow, terror, deadwood, nether, venom, grime, rage, void, conquest, pain, folly, revenge, horrid, mirk, shear, fathom, frenzy, corpselight/marshlight, reaper, gloom, doom, torment, torture, spite, grizzled, sludge, refuse, spore, carrion, fear, pyre, funeral, shade, beast, witch, grip, legion, downfall, ruin, plague, woe, bane, horde, acid, fell, grief, corpse, mildew, mold, miter, dirge

(adjectives) dead, jagged, decrepit, fallen, darkened, blackened, dire, grim, feral, wild, broken, desolate, mad, lost, under, stagnant, blistered, derelict, forlorn, unbound, sunken, fallow, shriveled, wayward, bleak, low, weathered, fungal, last, brittle, sleepy, -strewn, dusky, deserted, empty, barren, vacant, forsaken, bare, bereft, stranded, solitary, abandoned, discarded, forgotten, deep, abysmal, bottomless, buried, fathomless,unfathomable, diseased, plagued, virulent, noxious, venomous, toxic, fetid, revolting, putrid, rancid, foul, squalid, sullied, vile, blighted, vicious, ferocious, dangerous, savage, cavernous, vast, yawning, chasmal, echoing, dim, dingy, gloomy, inky, lurid, shaded, shadowy, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, veiled, hellish, accursed, sulfurous, damned, infernal, condemned, doomed, wicked, sinister, dread, unending, spectral, ghostly, haunted, eldritch, unknown, weary, silent, hungry, cloven, acidic

(verb/adverbs): wither (withering / withered), skulk (skulking), whisper, skitter, chitter, sting, slither, writhe, gape, screech, scream, howl, lurk, roil, twist, shift, swarm, spawn, fester, bleed, howl, shudder, shrivel, devour, swirl, maul, trip, smother, weep, shatter, ruin, curse, ravage, hush, rot, drown, sunder, blister, warp, fracture, die, shroud, fall, surge, shiver, roar, thunder, smolder, break, silt, slide, lash, mourn, crush, wail, decay, crumble, erode, decline, reek, lament, taint, corrupt, defile, poison, infect, shun, sigh, sever, crawl, starve, grind, cut, wound, bruise, maim, stab, bludgeon, rust, mutilate, tremble, stumble, fumble, clank, clang

Pleasant, Safe, Neutral

(nouns) spirit, luck, soul, oracle, song, sky, smile, rune, obelisk, cloud, timber, valor, triumph, rest, dream, thrall, might, valiance, glory, mirror, life, hope, oath, serenity, sojourn, god, hearth, crown, throne, crest, guard, rise, ascent, circle, ring, twin, vigil, breath, new, whistle, grasp, snap, fringe, threshold, arch, cleft, bend, home, fruit, wilds, echo, moonlight, sunlight, starlight, splendor, vigilance, honor, memory, fortune, aurora, paradise, caress

(adjectives) gentle, pleasant, prosperous, peaceful, sweet, good, great, mild, grand, topic, lush, wild, abundant, verdant, sylvan, vital, florid, bosky, callow, verdurous, lucious, fertile, spellbound, captivating, mystical, hidden, arcane, clandestine, esoteric, covert, cryptic, runic, otherworldly, touched, still, fair, deep, quiet, bright, sheer, tranquil, ancient, light, far, -wrought, tidal, royal, shaded, swift, true, free, high, vibrant, pure, argent, hibernal, ascendant, halcyon, silken, bountiful, gilded, colossal, massive, stout, elder, -bourne, furrowed, happy, merry, -bound, loud, lit, silk, quiet, bright, luminous, shining, burnished, glossy, brilliant, lambent, lucent, lustrous, radiant, resplendent, vivid, vibrant, illuminated, silvery, limpid, sunlit, divine, sacred, holy, eternal, celestial, spiritual, almighty, anointed, consecrated, exalted, hallowed, sanctified, ambrosial, beatific, blissful, demure, naked, bare, ample, coy,  deific, godly, omnipotent, omnipresent, rapturous, sacramental, sacrosanct, blessed, majestic, iridescent, glowing, overgrown, dense, hard, timeless, sly, scatter, everlasting, full, half, first, last

(verb/adverbs) arch (arching / arched), wink (winking), sing, nestle, graze, stroll, roll, flourish, bloom, bud, burgeon, live, dawn, hide, dawn, run, pray, wake, laugh, wake, glimmer, glitter, drift, sleep, tumble, bind, arch, blush, grin, glister, beam, meander, wind, widen, charm, bewitch, enthrall, entrance, enchant, allure, beguile, glitter, shimmer, sparkle twinkle, crest, quiver, slumber, herald, shelter, leap, click, climb, scuttle, dig, barter, chant, hum, chime, kiss, flirt, tempt, tease, play, seduce

Generic “Fantasy-Sounding” Word Parts

A - D

aaz, ada, adaer, adal, adar, adbar, adir, ae, ael, aer, aern, aeron, aeryeon, agar, agis, aglar, agron, ahar, akan, akyl, al, alam, alan, alaor, ald, alea, ali, alir, allyn, alm, alon, alor, altar, altum, aluar, alys, amar, amaz, ame, ammen, amir, amol, amn, amus, anar, andor, ang, ankh, ar, ara, aram, arc, arg, arian, arkh, arla, arlith, arn, arond, arthus, arum, arvien, ary, asha, ashyr, ask, assur, aster, astra, ath, athor, athra, athryn, atol, au, auga, aum, auroch, aven, az, azar, baal, bae, bael, bak, bal, balor, ban, bar, bara, barr, batol, batar, basir, basha, batyr, bel, belph, belu, ben, beo, bere, berren, berun, besil, bezan, bhaer, bhal, blask, blis, blod, bor, boraz, bos, bran, brath, braun, breon, bri, bry, bul, bur, byl, caer, cal, calan, cara, cassa, cath, cela, cen, cenar, cerul, chalar, cham, chion, cimar, clo, coram, corel, corman, crim, crom, daar, dach, dae, dago, dagol, dahar, dala, dalar, dalin, dam, danas, daneth, dannar, dar, darian,  darath, darm, darma, darro, das, dasa, dasha, dath, del, delia, delimm, dellyn, delmar, delo, den, dess, dever, dhaer, dhas, dhaz, dhed, dhin, din, dine, diar, dien, div, djer, dlyn, dol, dolan, doon, dora, doril, doun, dral, dranor, drasil, dren, drian, drien, drin, drov, druar, drud, duald, duatha, duir, dul, dulth, dun, durth, dyra, dyver,

E - H

ea, eber, eden, edluk, egan, eiel, eilean, ejen, elath, eld, eldor, eldra, elith emar, ellesar, eltar, eltaran, elth, eltur, elyth, emen, empra, emril, emvor, ena, endra, enthor, erad, erai, ere, eriel, erith, erl, eron, erre, eryn, esk, esmel, espar, estria, eta, ethel, eval, ezro, ezan, ezune, ezil, fael, faelar, faern, falk, falak, farak, faril, farla, fel, fen, fenris, fer, fet, fin, finar, forel, folgun, ful, fulk, fur, fyra, fallon, gael, gach, gabir, gadath, gal, galar, gana, gar, garth, garon, garok, garne, gath, geir, gelden, geren,  geron, ghal, ghallar, ghast, ghel, ghom, ghon, gith, glae, glander, glar, glym, gol, goll, gollo, goloth, gorot, gost, goth, graeve, gran, grimm, grist, grom, grosh, grun, grym, gual, guil, guir, gulth, gulur, gur, gurnth, gwaer, haa, hael, haer, hadar, hadel, hakla, hala, hald, halana, halid, hallar, halon, halrua, halus, halvan, hamar, hanar, hanyl, haor, hara, haren, haresk, harmun, harrokh, harrow, haspur, haza, hazuth, heber,  hela, helve, hem, hen, herath, hesper, heth, hethar, hind, hisari, hjaa, hlath, hlond, hluth, hoarth, holtar, horo, hotun, hrag, hrakh, hroth, hull, hyak, hyrza

I - M

iibra, ilth, ilus, ilira, iman, imar, imas, imb, imir, immer, immil, imne, impil, ingdal, innar, ir, iriae, iril, irith, irk, irul, isha, istis, isil, itala, ith, ithal, itka, jada, jae, jaeda, jahaka, jala, jarra, jaro, jath, jenda, jhaamm, jhothm, jinn, jinth, jyn, kado, kah, kal, kalif, kam, kana, kara, karg, kars, karth, kasp, katla, kaul, kazar, kazr, kela, kelem, kerym, keth, keva, kez, kezan, khaer, khal, khama, khaz, khara, khed, khel, khol, khur, kil, kor, korvan, koll, kos, kir, kra, kul, kulda, kund, kyne, lae, laen, lag, lan, lann, lanar, lantar, lapal, lar, laran, lareth, lark, lath, lauth, lav, lavur, lazar, leih, leshyr, leth, lhaza, lhuven, liad, liam, liard, lim, lin, lirn, lisk, listra, lith, liya, llair, llor, lok, lolth, loran, lorkh, lorn, loth, lothen, luen, luir, luk, lund, lur, luth, lyndus, lyra, lyth, maal, madrasm maera, maer, maerim, maes, mag, magra, mahand, mal, malar, mald, maldo, mar, mara, mark, marl, maru, maruk, meir, melish, memnon, mer, metar, methi, mhil, mina, mir, miram, mirk, mista, mith, moander, mok, modir, modan, mon, monn, mor, more, morel, moril, morn, moro, morrow, morth, mort, morum, morven, muar, mul, mydra, myr, myra, myst

N - S

naar, nadyra, naedyr, naga, najar, nal, naal, nalir, nar, naruk, narbond, narlith, narzul, nasaq, nashkel, natar, nath, natha, neir, neth, nether, nhall, nikh, nil, nilith, noan, nolvurm nonthal, norda, noro, novul, nul, nur, nus, nyan, nyth, ober, odra, oghr, okoth, olleth, olodel, omgar, ondath, onthril, ordul, orish, oroch, orgra, orlim, ormath, ornar, orntath, oroch, orth, orva, oryn, orzo, ostel, ostor, ostrav, othea, ovar, ozod, ozul, palan, palad, pae, peldan, pern, perris, perim, pele, pen, phail, phanda, phara, phen, phendra, pila, pinn, pora, puril, pur, pyra, qadim, quar, quel, ques, quil, raah, rael, ran, ranna, rassil, rak, rald, rassa, reddan, reith, relur, ren, rendril, resil, reska, reth, reven, revar, rhy, rhynn, ria, rian, rin, ris, rissian, rona, roch, rorn, rora, rotha, rual, ruar, ruhal, ruil, ruk, runn, rusk, ryn, saa, saar, saal, sabal, samar, samrin, sankh, sar, sarg, sarguth, sarin, sarlan, sel, seld, sember, semkh, sen, sendrin, septa, senta, seros, shaar, shad, shadra, shae, shaen, shaera, shak, shalan, sham, shamath, shan, shana, sharan, shayl, shemar, shere, shor, shul, shyll, shyr, sidur, sil, silvan, sim, sintar, sirem, skar, skell, skur, skyr, sokol, solan, sola, somra, sor, ssin, stel, strill, suldan, sulk, sunda, sur, surkh, suth, syl, sylph, sylune, syndra, syth

T - Z

taak, taar, taer, tah, tak, tala, talag, talar, talas, talath, tammar, tanar, tanil, tar, tara, taran, tarl, tarn, tasha, tath, tavil, telar, teld, telf, telos, tempe, tethy, tezir, thaar, thaer, thal, thalag, thalas, thalan, thalar, thamor, thander, thangol, thar, thay, thazal, theer, theim, thelon, thera, thendi, theril, thiir, thil, thild, thimir, thommar, thon, thoon, thor, thran, thrann, threl, thril, thrul, thryn, thuk, thultan, thume, thun, thy, thyn, thyr, tir, tiras, tirum, tohre, tol, tolar, tolir,  tolzrin, tor, tormel, tormir, traal, triel, trith, tsath, tsur, tul, tur, turiver, turth, tymor, tyr, uder, udar, ugoth, uhr, ukh, ukir, uker, usten, ulgarth, ulgoth, ultir, ulur, umar, umath, umber, unara, undro, undu, untha, upir, ur, ursa, ursol, uron, uth, uthen, uz, van, vaar, vaelan, vaer, vaern, val valan, valash, vali, valt, vandan, vanede, vanrak, var, varyth, vassa, vastar, vaunt, vay, vel, velar, velen, velius, vell, velta, ven, veren, vern, vesper, vilar, vilhon, vintor, vir, vira, virdin, volo, volun, von, voon, vor, voro, vos, vosir, vosal, vund, war, wara, whel, wol, wynn, wyr, wyrm, xer, xul, xen, xian, yad, yag, yal, yar, yath, yeon, yhal, yir, yirar, yuir, yul, yur, zail, zala, zalhar, zan, zanda, zar, zalar, zarach, zaru, zash, zashu, zemur, zhent, zim, ziram, zindala, zindar, zoun, zul, zurr, zuth, zuu, zym

A lot of places are named after historical events, battles, and people, so keep that in mind. God/Goddess names tied to your world also work well. Places are also often named after things that the area is known for, like Georgia being known for its peaches.

My brain was fried by the end of this so feel free to add more!

I hope you find this reference helpful and good luck world-building!

-Mel

[wanderingtrails]

May 21, 2018 - Slollicum Peak

I loved every moment of this steep trail. We struggled slightly with parking the vehicle because the last stretch had some branches across the road. Making a u-turn via a fifty point turn (give or take), we settled on parking on a wider shoulder partway up the road. Thankfully the day we went the logging trucks were not active, otherwise we would have had to figure out how to park on the main forest service road 

Here is how to find the actual trailhead: (From the Slollicum forest service road. These are more so directions for myself in the future, and I have no idea how accurate they may actually be.)

- First go through an archaic gate that once blocked access

- Left at first fork (right has chains)

- Right at the second fork

- Third fork go left, it is a well-used and battered up logging road-- we didn’t park there

- Slight ways up there is flagging tape marking the beginning of the trail

I’ve read about the boulder field that is the first main component of the hike. People commented that the rocks become slippery in the rain. Due to weather favouring us, I did not notice this issue, but I also did not see how they would be slippery. The surfaces felt quite rough and there was an absence of moss on their surface, but I am sure that even in the rain I would be cautious. 

Heading up we turned left at the forest service road and began a long trek out to the trail which forks off on the right hand side of the road. The next junction is the forest service road splitting into two. Going left leads you to Lookout peak (apparently) and right leads to Slollicum. Naturally, we went right. At a very obvious washout the trail wraps upwards. There is a sign that is usually nailed to a tree pointing up to this trail, but on the day we went someone ripped out this sign to point it across the wash out. Accepting the signage, we crossed the washout and proceeded. I thought for a moment as we walked along the road I could hear people yelling in the distance, but I shook it off. 

Here is the hike in a nutshell:

- A boulder field with loose stones that feel more hazardous on the way down

- Left at the unmarked forest service road-- it is wide enough for two people to stroll and chat

- Right at a fork in the road (there is an arrow)-- we believe left goes to lookout peak

- Eventually reach a washout

- Misplaced sign says to cross the washout-- do not cross the washout

- Steep uphill next to the washout that ensures single file hiking

- Rocky bluffs offer nice views of Harrison lake and the peak

- More steep uphill trekking-- apparently there is meadow here somewhere but there was too much snow to tell

- On a ridge turn left and it is a nice walk to the summit

Aside from crossing the washout and losing 30-40 minutes of time, the trail itself was just wonderful. Tied up the long weekend by staring down at Slollicum lake. The skies cleared up to reveal Harrison Lake an hour after we departed from the summit, but the lake alone was a fantastic sight. The edge of it is slowly melting away creating a vibrant blue lining. And with the snowy mountains in the background... everything just tied together into a spectacular view. 

The soil is a bit loose on the trail which isn’t terrible on the way up, but going down was quite the adventure. This is definitely a hike I am coming back to do again one day! Also maybe plan a visit to the lake… it looked so pretty from above. I have so many photos of the lake that I took without realizing that when I was flipping through them with family the joke “have you seen Slollicum Lake?” carried on throughout the photo viewing.

[rentcampervan]

Top Scenic Routes In and Around Queenstown

If you are planning to take your campervan rental Queenstown on a roadtrip, you should think through all the routes you can visit. The roads moving out and in from this town carry some of the most incredible views and places. from national parks to beaches, your bucket list will be overloaded with places to visit. Are you ready to learn where to take your next road trip? 1.    A short drive, about 18 minutes, to one of the most scenic places in queenstown can become your next road trip plan. Arrowtown is one of those interesting yet remote places which is renowned for gold mining. You can drive alone or with family to visit this quaint little place. You can take the Arthurs Point route to cover both destinations. You will also find the shotover river where the shotover jet boat functions. Autumn is the best time to visit this place. 2.    Crown Range summit is the second most explored scenic route in Queenstown for a road trip. You can take your motorhome hire Queenstown around this route and explore the place. You will find some breathtaking views along this route. The shotover river is located at the top of the summit. You will also pass the lake Hayes on your way to the summit. The arrow junction is where you will experience one of the best sunsets in the town. When you reach the summit, you will see a view that will make you fall in love. 3.    If you love skiing, you should take the 35 minute drive to remarkables. It is one of the most renowned ski resort in Queenstown, and one of the best drives too. The route is full of beautiful places. for example, Epic Lookout is an amazing place from where you can see the Wakatipu Basin. you will pass by the Queenstown airport, where you can check out some of the finest planes. Make sure to park your campervan rental Queenstown before taking the trail to Dimrill Dale. 4.    The next most sought after route is to Glenorchy. This opens to the beautiful Lake Wakatipu. You can take a cruise along this lake if you love exploring it. you can also take the trail along Bob’s Cove Track. This site is best known for being the location for the movie Lord of the Rings. You should also visit the Bennetts Buff Lookout while on this trail. You will find snow capped peaks on the sides of the lake route. 5.    Kingston is a place located 43 minutes away from Queenstown. It is known for the Kingston Flyer train, which goes from Invercargill to Kingston. You will also pass the Lake Wakatipu and Bayonet peaks while on this route. You should stop by Devil’s staircase lookout point to see a panoramic view of the town. 6.    You can take your motorhome hire Queenstown to the drive that runs between Queenstown and Cromwell. It passes by Arrowtown and the Kawarau River. Stop by the Gibbston Valley while on your way to Cromwell.

[bike42]

Sedona, AZ February 2019

We’re always looking for “adventure” in conjunction with our work travels, and what an adventure we had this time.

We travel to Las Vegas at least annually for franchising conferences - sometimes even three times a year. Six years ago, we rented a cabin on the south rim of the Grand Canyon the week before this conference. Besides falling in love with the canyon, on that trip we took a day and drove south to Sedona where we explored a bit, did a little hike, and knew we’d want to return. So that was the plan for this week. In 2013, there was snow at the canyon, and more in Flagstaff, but I never had it on my radar that we’d have snow, and lots of it, in Sedona!

Saturday February 16th, we had as early flight to Las Vegas. We picked up our rental car (a 4WD, good thing) and we were heading south before noon. We bypassed the Hoover Dam, and made a quick stop at the Safeway in Kingman for road trip food. The drive along I-40 from Kingman to Flagstaff goes over several passes, and snow was in the surrounding mountains, and sometimes along the road. The changeable highway signs said “don’t stop along the road to play in the snow!”

At Flagstaff, we turned south on 89-A and drove through the beautiful and winding Oak Creek Canyon, and we were surprised how rushing the creek was, but there had been lots of rain / snow in the preceding days. We arrived in Sedona before 5 pm - the town was alive and crazy. We checked into the Kimpton Resort and Spa, got settled into our room and joined the “wine hour” already in progress.

The photos show what a great week it was, with progressing snowfalls. We had 4 glorious days of hiking, and explored more of the region. The town was virtually shut down on Thursday and Friday however, so I didn’t get to shop as I’d put that off until later in the week.

Here are the summaries of our hikes:

Sunday - parked at the trailhead in Uptown, just behind the Sedona Heritage Museum. Set out on the Brins Mesa trail, junction with Soldier Pass, Jordan to Cibola Pass. Had mud and snow over 5000 ft. Lots of people out today. Over 8 miles and 1250 ft elevation gained.

Monday - there was snow in the morning, so we lazed around a bit, then went out in the afternoon. Probably lazed too long, as when we finally set out on the Wilson Mountain trail, the snow became quite heavy (filling in our tracks) so we thought it’d be smart to turn back. We got down and then continued under the Midgely Bridge on the Huckaby Trail to Grasshopper Point. Total mileage 5.36 with 908 ft elevation gained.

Tuesday - travelled to West Sedona and a trailhead off the Red Rock Loop. Pyramid to Scorpion, to Scheurman Mountain lookout and back. Amazing views and less than 10 people seen all day. 5.78 miles and 928 feet elevation gained.

Wednesday - at the recommendation of someone we met hiking Tuesday, we hiked the Broken Arrow trail today - lots of hikers, noisy families, and Pink Jeeps zigzagging on the nearby 4x4 road. After Chicken Point, there were fewer people and we enjoyed the serenity. We continued down the Little Horse trail for a bit, connected with Chapel which led to the “Chapel of the Holy Cross.” From there, we walked a few blocks on the road, then turned off onto Mystic trail, which led to Pigtail and Hogwash, and back around to Broken Arrow. These were also off-road bike trails - super challenging, and we saw a few bikers, but I just can’t imagine! 5.66 miles, 825 ft.

Thursday we worked out in the gym, caught up on some work, then put on our boots to walk around town, only to find it virtually shuttered and deserted. We had some entertainment watching the police try to help a truck that had jackknifed and was stuck blocking the main drag, then headed back to the Kimpton for wine hour and dinner at their restaurant.

Friday morning, after pouring over the weather app and the Arizona DOT webpage, we made a plan to head west. It was our only option as 89-A back up through Oak Creek canyon was closed, I-17 to Flagstaff was closed, so we headed west to Cottonwood, seeing only one car in 17miles. There was about a foot of really heavy snow, but a lane was clear on each side of the highway. Next was the adorable little western town of Jerome ... and we saw first hand what all those “squiggles” on the map were! The kind of roads I don’t like in perfect conditions! We’ve added Jerome to our “must return to” list ... just not in February!

We drove though a beautiful state park, and it was snowing again which limited visibility, but we had a pretty clear lane to travel and only saw 3 other vehicles. We went over passes more than 7000 feet, and I’d imagine the views on a clear day would be spectacular. Then we headed down to the Prescott Valley, and headed north back to I-40. There were breaks in the clouds and blue sky appearing, and the interstate was clear and mostly dry, whereas 12 hours earlier it’d been closed with multiple slide-offs.

We got to Kingman and stopped for lunch at a cute Route 66 diner, then headed up 93 towards Hoover Dam. About 15 miles into the trip we realized we were seeing desert again and no snow, except at the tops of some of the mountains. The outside temperature climbed steadily from the 30’s to 50 and it was a completely different world!

We arrived at our hotel, The Delano, about 3pm. Dropped our bags, returned our rental car and walked the 2.63 miles (31 feet elevation gain) back to the hotel.

[vivianbates]

River Trail Loop in Deschutes River State Recreation Area

Right before spilling into the Columbia River, the Deschutes River flows down a canyon between grass and sagebrush-covered ridges with basalt outcroppings. Alongside the river, a pair of parallel trails allow hikers to enjoy a 3.1-mile loop with a variety of fine views.

The level River Trail (also known as Blackberry Trail) hugs the riverbank, while the rolling Upper Trail (also known as Riverview Trail) crosses a grassy terrace with broader vistas up and down the Deschutes. The exposed slopes of Deschutes River State Recreation Area can be a sunny change of scenery for those traveling from Portland and other forested areas to the west.

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The hike begins from the end of the road through Deschutes River State Recreation Area, which has a 63-site campground and is located 15 miles east of The Dalles. Set out south from the end of the road, crossing a field toward a pair of signs at the start of the trails.

Walk across the grass for 0.15 miles to the trailhead where the loop on single-track trails begins. To the left, a trail rises toward the Old Railbed Trail, which goes up the river for 16 miles and is popular with mountain bikers. On the way up, the trail to the left meets the Upper Trail, also referred to as Riverview Trail (and potentially also referenced as Middle Trail). To the right of the trailhead signs is the beginning of River Trail (more formally called Atiyeh Deschutes River Trail and less formally known as Blackberry Trail).

The directions for the loop described here venture out on River Trail and return via the Upper Trail, although the loop could definitely be enjoyed in the opposite direction. Upper Trail provides more overviews of the river and its surroundings while River Trail gets right up next to the water.

Begin hiking on River Trail, which offers an easy, level experience that gains 20 feet in 1.3 miles. Push through an early thicket to absorb open views over mellow rapids. Tufts of grass forms small islands in the Deschutes River.

The Deschutes River from River Trail

Proceed up the River Trail, gazing south toward grassy ridges that overlap nicely where the river weaves through the terrain. A tall grassy ridge rises above the opposite (west) side of the river canyon. The slopes above the trail are covered is sagebrush, topped by darker outcroppings of volcanic rock. Although it is quite close, the Upper Trail isn’t visible from River Trail.

After 0.4 miles, River Trail passes a gage station where the flow of the Deschutes River is measured. Just past the river gage, come to a junction with a sign displaying two arrows; River Trail is straight ahead, while Middle Trail is to the left. The sign indicates a short path that rises toward a low spot on the Upper Trail. This shortcut path can be used to form a loop of about 1 1/3 miles round trip. Unless you’re eager to cut things short, continue walking straight on River Trail.

The views change gradually as you make your way along the Deschutes River. The trail passes a bench beside a large lichen-covered boulder where you may take a break in the shade. Shortly thereafter, the trail crosses wooden bridges and boardwalks through a damp area where springs feed into the river. The end of the boardwalk has a viewing platform with another bench for resting with river views.

Hiking up River Trail

Continue on River Trail through thickets of blackberries and across a grassy area with intermittent small trees. Worried you’ll stray off course? The hillside to the left and the river to the right make the trail contained and easy to follow.

Wrapping around bends in the river, the trail offers nice views north toward grassy hills in the state of Washington. These are the Columbia Hills, which rise to Haystack Butte.

Looking down the Deschutes River and River Trail (aka Blackberry Trail)

After a little over a mile on River Trail, pass a privy-style bathroom for those who need one. In another quarter mile, the trail reaches an important unmarked junction. On the way to this junction, the trail crosses through a thicket where a stream flows across the trail. During the wet months, hikers can rock hop across. Cross a grassy area for another 0.2 miles to a point where the trail stops being level and rises up the slope to the left. On the right, a less-worn extension of River Trail continues along the riverbank. Make sure to turn left!

The trail climbs from the riverbank

Rise up from River Trail, weaving up a recess in the terrain to rapidly gain 80 feet of elevation. Arrive on the edge of a grassy terrace, a short distance up from River Trail and 1.5 miles from the start of the hike. Come to a 3-way junction. Ferry Springs Trail goes to the right, offering a longer loop. Turn left onto Upper Trail (Riverview Trail) to proceed into the second half of the River Trail – Upper Trail Loop.

The small gain in elevation has a surprisingly substantial impact on the views. The perspectives up, down, and across the river are suddenly much broader. Big views of the big landscapes remain constant as you hike north across rolling slopes spotted with sagebrush. The sun-exposed grasses host wildflowers like longleaf phlox and redstem stork’s bill.

Crossing a grassy terrace on Upper Trail

Looking north down the Deschutes River

After about a quarter mile, Upper Trail drops into a ravine, crossing a stream that is lined by blackberries. Continue through rolling grasses, past a few small green info panels describing the area’s history, animals, plants, and climate. After 0.6 miles on the Upper Trail, pass an informative panel beside a bench with excellent river views. A nearby path connects up to the Old Railbed Trail and you may spot bikers using the bigger trail. The panel reads:

The most predominant songbird in the Deschutes River Canyon is the western meadowlark. It is the Oregon state bird. Open grassland like the surrounding slopes are prime meadowlark habitat. While the meadowlark is a migratory bird, these birds can be found year round. The song of the meadowlark is particularly beautiful, as it drifts from hillside to hillside.

Upper Trail offers boasts views south up the Deschutes River

Look down over rapids in the Deschutes River as it flows around a gradual bend. Continue up the single-track trail, which dips through a rocky creek crossing. After another rise, the trail heads downhill, aligning hikers with views of the end of the Deschutes River where it joins the Columbia. In the background, the Columbia Hills rise to the north.

The Deschutes River meets the Columbia River

As Upper Trail sinks toward the river, spot the gage station along the lower trail. Pass a bench and a junction with the shortcut path coming up from River Trail. Proceed straight, hiking north into the final half mile of Upper Trail.

Rising into more sagebrush, bushes, and small basalt outcroppings, Upper Trail weaves past a few cherry trees with fragrant spring blossoms. Take a break at the last bench to soak up river views. Near the end of the trail, pass one more panel with insights into the plants that you’ve been hiking past:

This area, with an average annual precipitation of 11 inches, and extreme summer temperatures combined with drying winds, makes it intolerable for most types of vegetation. Some common plant types found in this area are sagebrush, rabbit brush, bitter brush and hackberry, as well as numerous annual and perennial plants and grasses.

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When Upper Trail ends at a T-junction, turn left and descend a hundred yards to the signs by the start of River Trail. Make the obvious right turn and walk back across the lawn toward the parking area at the end of the park road.

Dogs are allowed on River Trail Loop, but bikes and horses are not permitted. Including the grassy walk between the road and the trailhead, River Trail Loop is 3.1 miles long with 115 feet of rolling elevation change. Be on the lookout for rattlesnakes, which live in this area. No permit is needed for this hike. Deschutes River State Recreation Area does not have a day use fee and only charges for overnight parking and camping, so day hikers can enjoy the Deschutes River at no charge.

The basic directions for River Trail Loop are:

Begin by walking south from the end of the park road (0 miles)

At the trailhead signage, proceed to the right onto River Trail (0.15 miles)

Pass the gage station and a connector rising to the Upper Trail (0.6 miles)

Pass a privy along the trail (1.2 miles)

Bear left at a split to rise toward Upper Trail (1.45 miles)

Climb to a junction with Ferry Springs Trail and turn left on Upper Trail (1.5 miles)

Pass the connector trail coming up from River Trail near the gage station (2.4 miles)

At the end of Upper Trail, turn left and hike down to the trailhead (2.9 miles)

Back at the trailhead, turn right and walk across the field (2.95 miles)

Return to the parking area at the end of the park road (3.1 miles)

To get to the trailhead: From The Dalles, which is 75 miles east of Portland, travel east on Interstate 84 for 12 miles to exit 97. At the end of the offramp, turn right and make an immediate left on Route 206. Drive east for 3 miles. Just after crossing the Deschutes River, turn right into the entrance of Deschutes River State Recreation Area. Pass a trailhead on the left and drive a third of a mile through the park campground to the area at the end of the road where the hike begins.

Trailhead address: Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Wasco, OR 97065 Trailhead coordinates: 45.6293, -120.908 (45° 37′ 45.5″N 120° 54′ 28.8″W)

from hikespeak.com https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/deschutes-river-trail-loop-deschutes-river-state-oregon/

[way337]

Crown Range Road Scenic Lookout 皇冠山脈公路觀景台｜紐西蘭海拔最高公路旁觀景台~

《Crown Range Road Scenic Lookout 皇冠山脈公路觀景台》有人去過嗎？上次介紹Arrow Junction Lookout Point可以一覽箭鎮美景，而Crown Range Road Scenic Lookout 皇冠山脈公路觀景台的位置比Arrow Junction Lookout Point還高，整個登高望遠的景色真的很美，只是站在高處那咻咻咻的強風也太刺激了吧～ Continue reading Crown Range Road Scenic Lookout 皇冠山脈公路觀景台｜紐西蘭海拔最高公路旁觀景台~

[vivianbates]

Hamilton Mountain Loop in Beacon Rock State Park

Only hike Hamilton Mountain Trail if you like charming forests, bold waterfalls, and awesome cliff-top views. Hamilton Mountain Trail passes a viewpoint for the Pool of Winds, where Rodney Falls plunges into a rock-wrapped punchbowl. The trail rises to a summit along the Columbia River Gorge, ascending 2,025 feet on a 7.75-mile lollipop loop.

Some of Hamilton Mountain’s best views come from a perch below the summit and a saddle after the summit. Although you could hike 6 miles up and back to the mountaintop, it is a more rewarding experience to hike the full 7.75-mile loop. Turning around at Rodney Falls is also an option, for a family-friendly 2.3-mile effort. As an intermediate outing, turn around at a gorge-facing perch below the summit of Hamilton Mountain for a 3.8-mile up-and-back hike that still delivers a complete experience.

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Hamilton Mountain Trail is part of Beacon Rock State Park and the trailhead is just up a road from Beacon Rock itself. Find the start of Hamilton Mountain Trail off the right side of the road to the park’s main campground.

Walk past bathrooms toward a picnic area and bear right up Hamilton Mountain Trail. The moderate ascent across a wooded hillside is more colorful in the spring, thanks to yellow violets, fairy slipper orchids, bleeding hearts, oaks toothwort bloom, red thimbleberries, and trillium that bloom amongst the greenery. After a third of a mile, the trail exits the forest into an area cut away for high power lines that run up from Booneville Dam, which is visible below up the Columbia River. The trail crosses beneath the power lines to a junction with Hardley Trail, which goes to the left toward the campground. A bench here provides an early place to take a break. Bear right to continue up Hamilton Mountain Trail.

Hamilton Mountain Trail

Past the junction, Hamilton Mountain Trail returns to the forest and continues a moderate ascent through lush greenery. Douglas firs dominate the second growth forest. Bracken ferns and state-line-ignoring Oregon grapes hug the shoulders of the trail. Hike around a draw in the mountainside where a footbridge crosses a small stream. Enjoy a nice perspective through the forest as you approach even more impressive water.

A tenth of a mile after one bridge and 0.95 miles from the trailhead, come to a junction just in front of another bridge. Two paths to the right lead down to Hardy Falls Viewpoint. Bear right on the first path, which goes out to a bench and a railing on the side of the canyon facing Hardy Falls. Brush can obscure the waterfall, requiring you to step up on the railing to get a clear look at the falling water.

Hardy Falls

To see the lower lookout, take the path to the left of the railing, following wooden steps down to a merger with the other path from Hamilton Mountain Trail. Proceed down the path to a wooden viewing platform on a landing along Hardy Creek just above the brink of the falls. While you can hear the waterfall below the viewpoint, the falling water is actually hard to see. Look up the creek from the viewing platform for a nice perspective of Rodney Falls and the cascades in between. Admire the surroundings and hike back up to Hamilton Mountain Trail. Turn right, cross the footbridge, and continue along the trail.

Hamilton Mountain Trail crosses the side of the canyon above tumbling Hardy Creek. Before you know it, you’ll come to another trail split. To the right, Hamilton Mountain Trail drops to a bridge spanning Hardy Creek in front of Rodney Falls. The awesome attraction known as the Pool of Winds is up a short spur to the left.

Follow the fork to the left toward the Pool of Winds, easing across the steep side of the canyon up to a big drop at the top of the waterfall.

Hiking to the Pool of Winds

Find a railing at the end of the trail where you can step up and watch the creek drop through the cliffs into an alcove that is nearly comletely enclosed in rock to create a raucous punchbowl. Look inside the Pool of Winds‘ rock-wrapped plunge to see water and wind mix and whip up gusts of mist. After a snowy winter, the water coming through the Pool of Winds will spray you from this vantage, which is quite invigorating!

Pool of Winds

Make your way back down to Hamilton Mountain Trail. Having hiked 1.2 miles, you could turn right and walk a mile back to the trailhead for an easier 2.2-mile outing with 450 feet of elevation change. If you’re forging ahead, bear left on Hamilton Mountain Trail and descend a switchback to a big wooden bridge across the creek in front of Rodney Falls. Look up this waterfall toward the Pool of Winds. The water rushing down to the mountainside in front of the bridge is quite lovely.

Rodney Falls from the bridge over Hardy Creek

The bridge below Rodney Falls

Across the bridge, the trail rises through switchbacks, going over a crest and around a bend that offers a window out from the forest and across Columbia River Gorge. While the gorge views get better as you climb, this framing of Beacon Rock is quite nice.

Rise through the trees for another tenth of a mile to a junction with Hardy Creek Trail, 1.5 miles into the hike. This junction marks the start of the loop on Hamilton Mountain. Bear right to stay on Hamilton Mountain Trail.

Ascend toward tall cliffs that lord over the mountainside. A switchback brings you across the base of this sheer basalt ridge on the southwest side of Hamilton Mountain. While this might appear like an impasse, Hamilton Mountain Trail finds a route up alongside the steep cliffs. Switchbacks lead up a sheep slope behind the even steeper cliffs.

As you rise to the top of these lovely cliffs, be prepared to put as pause on the ascent. At 2 miles from the start of the hike, Hamilton Mountain Trail makes a horseshoe bend to the left in front of an exposed outcropping on cliffs extending into the gorge. This natural overlook begs for some off-trail exploration.

The viewpoint off Hamilton Mountain Trail

Take paths out on the point just off the trail and admire the outstanding views. Look west toward Beacon Rock and down the Columbia River Gorge where Angel’s Rest and the Vista House can be seen in the distance on the Oregon side of the river.

Beacon Rock from a viewpoint off Hamilton Mountain Trail

The Columbia River Gorge view from the perch off Hamilton Mountain Trail is broad and beautiful. If you don’t intend to hike the loop on Hamilton Mountain, you could certainly turn around here without being too shortchanged by the views at the summit. Skipping the two side trails on the hike down results in a 3.8-mile round trip hike with 1,150 feet of elevation change.

Above the overlook, Hamilton Mountain Trail heads inland (avoid the footpath going straight up the ridge). Hike along the backside of the ridge, trading in views across the gorge to gaze up the wooded valley framing Hardy Creek. You’ll be able to hear and occasionally glimpse the water below.

Cliffs above Hamilton Mountain Trail

As it ascends toward the summit, Hamilton Mountain Trail returns to the ridge spine. Steep cliffs in front of the trail are decorated with yellow-green lichens. Grab a few glimpses across the gorge before the trail passes behind the cliffs and launches into a string of tight switchbacks. The short and steep twists and turns ascend exposed slopes with over-the-shoulder views down the Columbia River Gorge. As you get higher up the mountain, the switchbacks stretch out and slip into a forest above the cliffs.

Eventually, Hamilton Mountain Trail stops climbing and comes to a T-junction. Turn right and walk 100 feet to the summit of Hamilton Mountain. Forest prevents the 2,420-foot mountaintop from having 360-degree views, but you will find a clear perspective east up the Columbia River toward Bonneville Dam. Table Mountain rises to the northeast, looking quite imposing. Ridges on Mount Hood pop up over the south side of the gorge.

Bonneville Dam from the top of Hamilton Mountain

Hamilton Mountain Trail on the summit of Hamilton Mountain

Having struck the summit after around 3.1 miles of hiking, you could turn around and get back to the trailhead in just 2.9 miles. However, Hamilton Mountain Trail offers more to see, so you owe it to yourself to hike farther. An exposed saddle on the north side of Hamilton Mountain has bi-directional gorge views as well as a daunting perspective of Table Mountain. Hamilton Mountain Saddle is well worth hiking over to see.

To reach “The Saddle” Viewpoint, take the only other trail leaving the summit and hike north along the ridge, which is mostly wooded with some rock outcroppings. The trail drops 375 feet in 0.8 miles to come to a treeless area atop a runway of basalt. The basalt drops off sharply on both sides of the ridge for open views to the east and west. The eastward views best those from the summit, looking up the gorge and across a pine valley toward Table Mountain, which rises like a rock throne to the northeast.

Columbia River Gorge from Hamilton Mountain Saddle

Table Mountain from Hamilton Mountain Saddle

Proceed across the saddle to a multi-point trail junction, 4.05 miles from the trailhead. Follow the sign with the arrow pointing toward “Campground & Picnic Trailhead via Hardy Creek Trail” and turn left down Equestrian Trail. This road-width trail leads down to Hardy Creek Trail, which reconnects with Hamilton Mountain Trail to form the loop.

Hamilton Mountain Saddle

Gaze back across Hamilton Mountain Saddle before the Equestrian Trail eases into the forest. Pass Don’s Cutoff, a single-track parting to the right, as Equestrian Trail curves to the left. (For a 0.4-mile longer variation on this loop, hikers can take Don’s Cutoff over to Upper Hardy Creek Trail.) Around the curve, Equestrian Trail descends along the base of the basalt cliffs on the west side of the saddle, passing interesting cubist steps covered in lichens.

Proceed down the trail into forest along the east side of Hamilton Mountain. The views on Equestrian Trail become limited to the forest right around you. Descend south for about half a mile to a pronounced bend to the right. Continue descending toward a sharp bend to the left and a junction with Upper Hardy Creek Trail, 5 miles from the start of the hike. Bear left to hike down along Hardy Creek.

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After a short distance, notice a picnic table and a bridge over Hardy Creek to the right. Leave the wide trail here and turn left onto Hardy Creek Trail, a single-track through lovely forest above the creek.

You will be on Hardy Creek Trail for 1.3 miles. Enjoy the creek views at the start. As you proceed, Hardy Creek gradually slips farther and farther down into the canyon below the trail. Cross a couple footbridges as Hardy Creek Trail wraps around creases in the mountainside. Eventually this hike through the forest leads you back to Hamilton Mountain Trail.

Hardy Creek Trail

After 6.45 miles of hiking, return to the junction that you passed at the 1.5-mile mark. Assuming you skip the spurs to Hardy Falls View and the Pool of Winds on the descent, you can get back to the trailhead in 1.3 miles to complete the 7.75-mile hike. Bear right down Hamilton Mountain Trail and follow it all the way back to the trailhead. The waterfalls and cascades will be a welcome déjà vu on the hike down.

The basic directions for this loop are:

Begin up Hamilton Mountain Trail (0 miles)

Stay to the right past Hardley Trail (0.45 miles)

Reach a spur to Hardy Falls Viewpoint and turn right (0.95 miles)

Admire waterfalls and cascades from a viewing platform below the trail (1 mile)

Return to Hamilton Mountain Trail and turn right to proceed across a footbridge (1.05 miles)

Turn left up a spur to the Pool of Winds on Rodney Falls (1.1 miles)

Stand in front of the Pool of Winds (1.15 miles)

Return to Hamilton Mountain Trail and proceed down toward a bridge over Hardy Creek (1.2 miles)

Stay to the right through a junction with Hardy Creek Trail where the loop begins (1.5 miles)

Pass a cliff-top perch with dramatic views of Columbia River Gorge (2 miles)

Come to a T-junction on the top of Hamilton Mountain and stroll to the right on a short spur with views up Columbia River Gorge before proceeding on the trail to the left to Hamilton Mountain Saddle (3.1 miles)

Cross an exposed basalt saddle with views dominated by Table Mountain (3.9 miles)

Reach the end of Hamilton Mountain Trail and turn left down Equestrian Trail (4.05 miles)

Stay to the left past Don’s Cutoff (4.1 miles)

Make a sharp left to descend past Upper Hardy Creek Trail (5 miles)

Turn left onto Hardy Creek Trail (5.15 miles)

Come back to Hamilton Mountain Trail, closing the loop, and turn right (6.45 miles)

Return to the trailhead, bypassing the two spurs on the descent (7.75 miles)

Major junctions are marked with signs and trail maps. Dogs are welcome on leashes for this hike, but bikes are not allowed. A Washington State Parks Discover Pass should be displayed in any vehicle parking at the trailhead. The cost for the pass is $10 per day or $30 per year (unless you visit on one of the park’s free days). No other permit is needed to hike to Rodney Falls and Hamilton Mountain, so get out and enjoy!

A fairy slipper orchid on Hamilton Mountain Trail

To get to the trailhead: From Portland, follow Interstate 205 north into the state of Washington. Take exit 27 toward Camas, merge onto Route 14, and travel east for 28 miles (34.5 miles up Route 14 from Interstate 5 in Vancouver).

After Beacon Rock comes into view, drive up a hill past the park headquarters for Beacon Rock State Park on the left. Roadside parking for Beacon Rock Trail begins on the right. Make the next left up a road toward Hamilton Mountain Trailhead and the state park’s main campground.

Drive 0.3 miles up this road and bear right into the trailhead parking area (a gate at the bottom of this road is closed in the winter). A bathroom is located at the far end of the parking area near the start of Hamilton Trail. A picnic area is set just within the forest.

Trailhead address: Washington 14, Stevenson, WA 98648 Trailhead coordinates: 45.6326, -122.0198 (45° 37′ 57.4″N 122° 01′ 11.3″W)

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