Classic Late-season Hike on Mt. Hood


Aficionados of Mt. Hood always have a favorite location to visit on a late summer day.

My favorite destination is the McNeil Point Shelter via Bald Mountain.

In another few weeks the snow and harsh weather will return to the alpine areas. But, for now, their beauty is at its peak.

Looking over the McNeil Point Shelter to Bald Mountain

Looking over the McNeil Point Shelter to Bald Mountain

Cascading stream along the trail

Cascading stream along the trail

MonkeyFlower

MonkeyFlower

Old Men of the Mountain

Old Men of the Mountain

Tarns below McNeil Point

Tarns below McNeil Point

Green Comma Butterfly

Green Comma Butterfly

White Bark Pine

White Bark Pine

Pearly Everlasting

Pearly Everlasting

Hikers on Cathedral Ridge above the shelter

Hikers on Cathedral Ridge above the shelter

Old Man of the Mountain

Old Man of the Mountain

Golden Mantle "hiding"

Golden Mantle “hiding”

McNeil Point Shelter

McNeil Point Shelter

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