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Нүүр хуудас 63
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Авсан огноо / 2010 / Бүгдийг / 21
A nurse log along the trail provides nutrition for a new generation of trees.
A rugged rock formation above Newton Creek viewed from Lamberson Butte. The rocks look like they could fall into Newton Canyon at any time.
A small spring in the forest near the junction of the Elk Meadows Perimeter trail and the Knarl Ridge access trail provides a lush growing area for marsh plants.
Another new trail sign along the Elk Meadow Trail.
Another view of Elk Meadows showing Mt. Hood. The trail goes around the perimiter of the meadow. The meadow around the shelter is less marshy.
Bunker hill provides a nice view of Wind River Valley and snow covered Mt. Defiance in the distance.
Bunker hill rises above the meadows in the Wind River Valley. The Pacific Crest Trail heads straight towards Bunker Hill from this portion of the trail.
Descending the Timberline Trail just above Lamberson Butte the trees grow taller but plants still struggle to grow in the sandy volcanic soil.
Elk Meadows has fine views of Mt. Hood. The meadow is marshy in places.
Frog Pelt lichen and moss growing along the Wind Mountain trail.
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Jasmine found some shade along the trail while I took some pictures of Mt. Hood and nearby wildflowers.
Jasmine returns from a small stream flowing through Elk Meadows near the shelter. It looks like this part of the meadow is wet in spring and mostly dries out in the summer.
Jasmine takes a break in the rocks on Lamberson Butte. This is a great place stop for a break and to begin the return trip.
Jasmine taking a break at the junction of the Knarl Ridge Trail and the Timberline Trail. This section of the Timberline Trail drops down into the woods for the crossing of Newton Creek.