Umbrella Falls

On a sunny day I drove to the west side of the Coastal Mountains. My first stop was the North Fork Nehalem Fish Hatchery. A short hike led to Umbrella Falls, always impressive in the springtime. 

Soapstone Lake

My next stop was the Soapstone Lake Trailhead in the Clatsop State Forest. It is a relatively easy hike – – – three miles roundtrip with 475 feet of elevation gain.

The area is classic rain forest habitat. There were many stumps, some 10-12 feet across, from logging in the early 1900’s. It always brings the Stamper family to mind.

A nice day indeed.