Clackamas Wilderness was enacted by Congress in 2009. The total size of the five areas that make up the Wilderness are less than 1% of The Bob.
Like many of the pocket wildernesses close to Portland it’s always a pleasure to visit.
The wide-ranging views from the summit of South Fork Mountain were obscured by low-lying clouds, but the saturated reds and yellows of vine maple leaves reflected in Memaloose Lake made the climb worthwhile.
A nice place to visit on a fall afternoon.
Reflections in Memaloose Lake
One of the recently enacted wildernesses in the country
“Views” from the summit of South Fork Mountain
Rainwater leeching the color from a mushroom
Colorful Sitka Mountain Ash berries
Mushrooms
Reflections in Memaloose Lake
Noble Fir Cone
The trail leading through the old growth forest
Reflections in Memaloose Lake
Pearly Everlasting
Those are very inspiring pictures, for sure. Colorful fall leaves are something we’re always short of here in Southern California.
Thanks for the kind words. Living just north of the 45th Parallel makes for a true four-season experience from year to year.