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Weldon Wagon Road
Near Husum I found the beginning of the Weldon Wagon Road Trailhead. The 2 1/2 mile wagon road was created in the early 1900’s to haul apples from the upper tablelands to the White Salmon River for transportation to markets.
After climbing out of the valley floor, the old wagon road quickly ascended to an open white oak savannah environment. And, to my delight I had popped out of heavy fog into sunshine.
At the end of the wagon road there was some old rusted farm equipment left there to capture a feel for the past.
Instead of turning back I ascended logging roads for several miles to the north. Still above the heavy fog layer, I took a break and enjoyed a snack.
Beautiful scenery, history to be experienced, 9 1/2 miles and 2,200 feet of elevation gain – – – it made one feel great to be alive.
Above the fog
Clouds above and clouds below
In the fog
Acorns (quality mast for Wild Turkeys)
Mt. Hood
Old farm equipment at upper end of Weldon Wagon Road
Mt. Adams mostly covered in clouds
Oak Leaf
Dense fog in Husum Valley
Such an enjoyable hike, John. Your photos are, as always, extraordinary. I especially like the leafless oak in the fog and the full view of Mt. Hood. But every single photo was beautiful, the acorns and oak leaf, fog and clouds. I also enjoyed reading about the old wagon road and its past in the beautiful Husum Valley region. Thank you for taking us with you today.
Thanks Jet. I enjoyed your post about hibernation too.
I love these photographs, Fog in photos (or on the trail) always gives me a sense of wonder and mystery. What lies beneath it? What will I find as I pass through? Beautiful, John! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words Ellen. Transition zones always bring up a sense of wonder.