Although windy, we enjoyed blue skies and gorgeous spring views today on our hike up Hamilton Mountain. From the top, Mt. Adams was gloriously resplendent, as was the tip of Mt. Hood peeping over the southern ridges on the Oregon side. Quite a wonderful sight.
Toothwart was the featured flower of the day, sprinkled throughout the mountain in both white and spring lavender. A sparse representation of trillium was present, along with johhny-jump-ups and quite a good showing of brilliant Oregon gold star. Our delight, however, was finding one small colony of dutchmen's breeches alongside the trail.
We had earlier thought some blooms might be found on Little Hamilton Mountain, but opted out due to the winds.
Toothwart was the featured flower of the day, sprinkled throughout the mountain in both white and spring lavender. A sparse representation of trillium was present, along with johhny-jump-ups and quite a good showing of brilliant Oregon gold star. Our delight, however, was finding one small colony of dutchmen's breeches alongside the trail.
We had earlier thought some blooms might be found on Little Hamilton Mountain, but opted out due to the winds.
Waterfalls are spectacular this time of year, gushing with the winter snowmelt, and Hamilton Mountain's "Rodney" and "Hardy" falls are no exception.
A great day for a hike!
Lorna
A great day for a hike!
Lorna
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