Ridges from Mt. Hood define the landscape at Cairn Basin. The Timberline Trail meets the trail to Eden Park here.

Avalanche Lillies carpet parts of the ground in Eden Park.

Mt. Adams on the right and Mt. Rainier on the left with Eden Park in the foreground.

The Timberline Trail crosses McGee Creek on the way to Cairn Basin. 2010 was a late snow year. This photo was taken in late July.

The Timberline Trail crosses McGee Creek on the way to Cairn Basin. 2010 was a late snow year. This photo was taken in late July and shows that there is no bridge over this crossing.

Taking a side trail near Cairn Basin reveals this tranquil view of Mt. Hood.

Wildflowers bloom in meadows along the Timberline Trail.

Mt. Hood as viwed from the lower section of McNeil Point Trail. Some trail junctions can be easily missed when covered by snow. Footprints can fade quickly from packed snow.

Jasmine enjoys a break from hiking on the McNeil Point Trail. Mountain trails are a great place to get away from summer heat in the city.

The trail junction with the Timberline Trail and the trailhead of the Mazama Trail are well signed.

A seasonal pond near the top of the Mazama Trail provides a beautiful reflection of Mt.Hood.

The lower portion of the Mazama Trail has dappled sunlight on the trail.

Rhododendrons bloom along the Mazama Trail but the blooms appear sparse.

Rhododendrons bloom along the Mazama Trail but the blooms appear sparse. Parts of the forest are covered by the bushes.

I think this is Striped Coral Root Flower growing along the Mazama Trail. This is pretty common in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.