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Lyle Cherry Orchard
The last day of March. The promise of warm sunshine on the south-facing slopes on the east side of the Columbia River Gorge.
Ravens riding the thermals near the towering rimrock cliffs, looking for the next meal to catch.
Pretty blue skies seemingly stretching forever.
The remnants of a stretch of old road chiseled out of the cliffs, a short-lived experiment to use convicts for construction work a century ago.
The eight-mile loop hike east of Lyle was a beauty. I extended the hike by following game trails and old roads on the high ridges above the Columbia River.
Stopping at the site of the long-removed cherry orchard, I ate a snack and enjoyed the views.
A very nice way to spend a day.
Silvery Blue Butterfly on a Bicolored Cluster Lily
Trail heading toward the high cliffs
Death-camas Lily
Female Propertius Duskywing Butterfly
Yellow Bell Lily
Long look down the Columbia River Gorge over the town of Lyle
Big Root
Great Hound’s Tongue
A stretch of the abandoned Lyle Convict Road
Glacier Lily
Trailhead sign
Fiddleneck
A nice morning at the trailhead
Ball-head Waterleaf
Beautiful photos, John. Friends of the Gorge is acquiring a property at the top of that ridge–new, gorgeous views for you to enjoy on another trip.
Thanks Debbie. It was a beautiful day, unlike our last couple of days in the Portland area.
Looking forward to seeing where the new acquisition is. You folks have been doing a great job over the last few years.
We love the Cherry Orchard Trail too!! Great to hear it’s expanding!
Me too. I’ve always enjoyed hiking in the area.
Our group was there a couple of weeks ago. What a difference two weeks makes for the flowers.
In a couple of more weeks, it will be at it’s prime.
I always get jealous of your backyard, John! Beautiful!
Thanks. We do have lots of variety.
Amazing photos!!
Thanks. It’s a wonderful spot to hike in the early spring. One of my favorites.