Nesmith Point
A favorite of mine, although this is the first time back since the 2017 fire. While there is a lot of burned area, there are a lot of pockets of un-burned area. After summiting, we decided to go cross-country along the NE ridge and back to the trail.
Stayed dry all day with mild temps. The rain started as we were leaving the trailhead.
Nice day out with Deb.
Looks a bit different…
Hamilton Mountain…
Looking out over the Columbia River and Beacon Rock.
Fall colors…lots of fire weed.
Nice pocket of old growth Cedar trees…
View from near the summit of Nesmith Point
Summit…
Cross-country through the burn…
A look over the edge. The Columbia River 3500′ below…
Last part, a thrash over hidden logs…ugh!
Today’s track…
Nice pictures all Karl. Thanks for the vicarious hiking pleasure.