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Into the Wilderness
On a late spring day I drove to the north side of Trapper Creek Wilderness, a nine square-mile designated wilderness in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
It was 37 degrees and overcast with a constant stream of drizzle from the skies. There goes the spectacular views of five snow-covered Cascade volcanoes I said to myself.
But, an ardent Northwest adventurer is never deterred by a little rain.
Old-growth Mountain Hemlocks
I hiked to two interesting destinations – – – 4,200-foot Observation Peak and 4,300-foot Sister Rocks.
After reaching the summit of Observation Peak, an old fire lookout site, I spent time photographing the few wildflowers in bloom. The open, rocky summit is always a dandy spot for wildflowers.
Next I hiked to neighboring Sister Rocks. There was still some snow on the trail in places.
Other than some fresh bear sign, and passing several hikers on the way back, I had the wilderness to myself.
Cliff Penstemon
“View” from Observation Peak
Avalanche Lilies and Trillium after lots of rainfall
Into the Wilderness
Wallflower and a soggy Agoseris
Ess-shaped tree a sure sign of heavy winter snows
Huckleberry, Oregon Anemone and Spreading Phlox
Mt. St. Helens from Sister Rocks from a previous hike on a much nicer day
Thank you so much for the photos and a virtual walk to a wilderness peak. A beautiful, natural reprieve from all of this Coronavirus and political unrest! I WISH I lived near a wilderness area like this, where I could go and walk–and not worry about being 6 feet apart and wearing a mask on a hot summer day.
Thanks. I hope everything starts to improve for everyone soon.
Well–here in Texas it looks like there is a spike in Covid-19 now. I sincerely hope all of this ends soon….
I have never seen those 2 flowers before and they are very interesting to look at, especially the avalanche lilies. Thanks for the post.
Thanks for the kind comments. Colorful wildflowers always add much to an outdoor outing.