The hike itself wasn't all that spectacular. The trail is so far off the main road that we expected to pull into an empty or almost empty parking lot. We were surprised to see an overflowing parking lot with many, many cars. There are quite a few walk-in campsites around the lake, and we think it's a popular place to camp. There are also quite a few different trails to hike here.
After going down to the lake , we hiked the Pacific Crest Trail for a while, and then veered off to hike to the summit of Chinidere Mountain. It was a beautiful, clear, sunny day and from the summit you could see 5 snow capped mountain peaks - a rare sight!
Mt. Hood (and to the right you could see Mt. Jefferson)
To the left is Mt. Rainier and to the right is Mt. Adams (both in Washington). To the far left, not in this picture, was Mt. St. Helen's.
Hikers Sydney and Kayleigh enjoying a snack and a rest
At this point my camera battery died. I took some pictures with Kevin's phone and will have to post those tomorrow (the cord I need to do this is in his office at work!).
What did you do this weekend? Any adventures?
Hmmmmmm What did we do and what adventures???? Oh, Keith had jaw and chest pain and we went to the hospital and he had a heart attack. We spent the weekend in the hospital. Praise the Lord, it was a mild one and he already got to come home. And he is doing very well Thank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteGlad Keith is better scary adventure!!
ReplyDeleteWE went on a bike ride, all of us including Claire, and she was pretty good!
Kelly
gorgeous! i love all the mountains! if i wasn't such a chicken we would probably be living in new hampshire or new mexico or colorado b/c of the jobs there for david... maybe one say i will grow up and move! :) what a great time!! looks like beautiful weather too!
ReplyDeleteour weekend adventure consisted of no less than 5 trips to lowes for the right color blue in the nursery! your weekend was WAY more fun!!!