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EverydayHiker
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Former fisheries scientist, current everyday hiker. Join me on the trail with daily photos of the hikes I’ve done. HQ photos at flickr.com/everydayhiker/
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Chesler Park Loop
Canyonlands National Park- The Needles District, Utah

Hard, 10.4 mi loop
1,801 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/20/23

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#Canyonlands #NationalParks #Utah #hiking #photography #landscape #wildlife
A few Mule Deer that I continually came across on the early portion of the hike. A small pillar of sandstone may be seen behind the various shrubs the deer were foraging around. A collection of sandstone 'needles' rising up towards the morning sky. Layers of red and white sedimentary rock may be seen among them. In the lower frame, some more eroded pillars make up the valley floor. A crow sits on a small tree with several sandstone pillars/needles behind it. The trail descends a narrow rock staircase before taking an abrupt turn into a thin canyon. A tree stump may be seen stuck in the upper canyon to help with a sense of scale. Enough to comfortably walk, but not wide enough for two people at side by side.
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Elephant Hill Trail
Canyonlands National Park-The Needles, Utah

Easy to Moderate, 2.6 mi out and back
456 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/19/23 (sunrise the next morning part of larger hike)

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#Canyonlands #Utah #sunrise #hiking #photography #Landscape #NationalParks
Some of the more robust 'Needles to be' under early morning light. Sunrise may be seen hitting the clouds above, turning them into a nice salmon color. The white sedimentary layer of nearby rock may be seen up close as the dominant layer. Sunrise from the Elephant Hill viewpoint, with what I believe to be Pinnacle Point spiking up in the distance. A large pillar of cedar mesa sandstone rises up. Broken boulders of a whitish sandstone may be seen below. Looking up at a large sandstone hillside/pillar, which may be what is considered 'elephant hill'. In the foreground are a variety of desert shrubs in green. I never quite figured out what the actual elephant hill was.
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Cave Springs Trail
Canyonlands National Park- Needles District, Utah

Easy, 0.74 ft loop
82 ft elevation gain, no gain if only viewing historic sites
Hiked 12/19/23

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#Canyonlands #NationalParks #Utah #HistoricSites #hiking #photography
The historical cowboy camp filled with tables, storage, containers, and a wood fire stove along with other miscellaneous items. The rock walls and ceiling near the fire stove is charred black. Site was used from the early 1800s until 1975 when ranching in the park was no longer allowed. A view from the upper area of the cove below, with Pinnacle Point in the distance as well as a closer Butte. On the left rock wall, deep colored streaks may be seen on the walls, that appears to be from mosses/algae staining the walls when water was present. A view from the upper area into the cove, showing how the upper rock creates an awning that runs along the walls. Various shrub may be seen in the lower area along with some junipers.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Newspaper Rock
Bears Ears National Monument, Utah

Easy, 0.1 mi out and back
20 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/19/23

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#Petroglyphs #BearsEars #Utah #Archaeological #FirstPeoples
A view of Newspaper Rock in full, displaying a variety of petroglyphs depicting animals; including snakes, sheep, deer, bear paws, turtles/tortoises, antelope, and others, as well as a few figures on horseback and some symbols including at least one apparent wagon wheel. The upper area of the main portion of Newspaper Rock, which in addition to many bear paw prints (identifiable by their six digits) appear to focus on more symbols than in the lower portion. Just above the wagon wheel near center is what looks like a large bear with horns or a devil-man of some sort. Sign Post located at Newspaper Rock, reads: Newspaper Rock Archaeological Site Newspaper Rock is a petroglyph panel etched in sandstone that records approximately 2,000 years of early human activity. Prehistoric peoples, probably from the Archaic, Basketmaker, Fremont and Pueblo cultures, etched on the rock from B.C. time to A.D. 1300. In historic times, Ute and Navajo people, as well as European Americans made their contributions. In interpreting the figures on the rock, scholars are undecided as to their meaning or have yet to decipher them. In Navajo, the rock is called “Tse’ Hane’” (Rock that tells a story). Unfortunately we do not know if the figures represent storytelling, doodling, hunting magic, clan symbols, ancient graffiti or something else. Without a true understanding of the petroglyphs, much is left for individual interpretation. Newspaper Rock is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby to Newspaper Rock was this tall set of pillars on the top of a butte. Snowfall may be seen accumulating on the distant butte.
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Landscape Arch, Double O Arch Trail
Arches National Park, Utah

Moderate, 6.08 mi Out and back with spurs
May be shortened to easy if stopping at Landscape Arch
919 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/19/23

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#Arches #NationalParks #LandscapeArch #Utah #hiking #photography
Looking up towards Landscape Arch with its needle-like land bridge, which is the longest in the park (306 ft at its widest). At only 6 ft in diameter at its thinnest, it was once thicker until a large portion came crashing down in the 1990s. The rubble field may be seen below to the right. Looking back towards the La Sal Mountains to the east, still coated in the glow of the early morning sun. On each side of the sandstone slab lies a steep dropoff. A large rock structure to the right frames the valley of sandstone below under cottony clouds. Double O Arch from up close, the lower O to the right is big enough to comfortably sit in, but not stand.
December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Delicate Arch and Wolfe Ranch/Petroglyph Spur Trail
Arches National Park, Utah

Moderate, 4.3 mi out and back
663 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/18/23

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#Arches #NationalParks #Utah #Petroglyphs #DelicateArch #Sunset #hiking #photography #landscape
Petroglyphs found near the Wolfe House at the beginning of the trail; make sure to do the very short spur to reach when hiking. Depicts wild sheep along with figures on horseback (meaning they were created after 1600 when horses were introduced), as well as either dogs or coyotes around the edges. Standing at one one of the pillars of Delicate Arch looking towards the other. This arch measures 46 ft tall and 32 ft wide (interior) and is the largest free standing arch in the park, and one of the most famous geological features in the world. The large, currently empty, bowl located just beside Delicate Arch. It makes an almost amphitheater or forum setting in sandstone and provides great seating when waiting for either the sunset or your place in line for a photo-op with the arch. Delicate Arch and its forum-like bowl beside it, as the setting sun breeches the thick clouds along the horizon.
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Double Arch Trail
Arches National Park, Utah

Easy, 0.6 mi out and back
75 ft elevation gain (less to viewpoint, more can be scrambled)
Hiked 12/18/23

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#Arches #NationalParks #DoubleArch #Hiking #Photography #Landscape #Utah
A view from the start of the short trail with the Double Arch formation visible on the right while part of the Parade of Elephants formation is on the left. A view of the Double Arch structure from a short distance away. For a sense of scale although hard to see, at the lowest point of the left gap, two people may be seen climbing around. Looking up at the double arches from the base of the structure. Large boulders line the lower frame. Vertical streaks may be seen running down the large rock tower behind them, which I assume is from water sliding down over time. A view of the Double Arch structure along with the larger base of rock that it is attached to on the right of it, where you may also see a cavity that is slowly forming.
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Park Avenue Trail
Arches National Park, Utah

Easy, 2.0 mi out and back
338 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/18/23

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#Arches #NationalParks #ParkAvenue #Sunbow #Landscape #photography #hiking #Utah
A massive block of rock rises above the main road in Arches National Park, surrounded by a sunbow on a chilly morning. I believe the slab was actually The Organ, which is across the road from the turnaround for the trail if hiking. Looking down the thoroughfare of Park Avenue, with a row of towering pillars on the right of the valley and a large block on the left. The trail descends through the center of the wash. In the foreground, sheets of slanted sandstone formed along the was that makes up the trail, along with some larger boulders. In the distance, a massive slab of rock with some pillars forming throughout under cloudy skies. The early morning sun may be seen poking through the clouds behind the slab, which is called The Organ. A huge pillar of sandstone that has three tops rising above it. In the lower portion of the slab (right of center), Baby Arch may be seen as a hole through it.
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Balanced Rock Loop Trail
Arches National Park, Utah

Easy, 0.3 mi loop
45 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/18/23

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#Arches #NationalParks #Utah #BalancedRock #Hiking #Photography #Sunbow #landscape
A far away view of Balanced Rock and the nearby tower with the rising sun between them. A sunbow may be seen wrapped around it all, with vibrant colors seen on the far left and more typical coloration in the rest of it. The La Sal mountains may be seen in the distant right/center surrounded by yellow light. The sun facing side of Balanced rock is lit up along with the hill/stairs leading on its base. Three distinct beams of light spread across the lower frame with a sunbow seen in the sky as the sun continues its slow climb above the distant La Sal Mountains. A rock wall is seen on the right of frame as well as a long chain of spires on the left. The large Balanced Rock is perched on its tower, bathing in the early morning sun.
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Windows Loop and Turret Arch Trail
Arches National Park, Utah

Easy, 1.64 mi loop trail
348 ft elevation gain
Hiked 12/18/23

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#Arches #NationalParks #Sunrise #hiking #photography #landscape #Utah
Turret Arch and the surrounding rocks are finally bathed in the morning sun while shades of pink light up the distant clouds. A tall pillar may be seen on the left of frame while the upper half of the photo is a light sky blue. The large bridge that makes North Window passes overhead while the left half of the frame is bathed in vibrant sunrise yellows and oranges. A person looking up at the arch from the other side helps understand the scale of it. Rock stairs lead to the North Window and the arch above in as the sun continues its morning color show. Looking through North Window towards Turret Arch and surrounding pillars. Some pastel colors still linger from the sunrise. A person may be seen at the left edge of the window for scale.
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Shoshone Falls
Twin Falls, Idaho

A few viewpoints with minimal hiking
Minimal Elevation
Visited 12/16/23

#ShoshoneFalls #TwinFalls #Idaho #Waterfalls
A view of Shoshone Falls focusing more on the river below and the cliff walls that would typically be under the water in higher flows. A mostly dry view of Shoshone Falls from one of the viewpoints at dusk. A few waterfalls are present, but the majority of the water has been diverted. Infrastructure as well as the town of Twin Falls may be seen in the background along with a few streaks of clouds. A view of Shoshone Falls focusing on the dry riverbed upstream of the falls. in low water, nearly all water is diverted for hydroelectric generation. Looking downstream from one of the viewpoints as the sunsets. The Snake River may be seen between two large canyon walls. Orange glows just above the canyon walls leading to a partially clouded blue sky.
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Niagara Springs
Wendell, ID

No hike; short drive on a somewhat rough (iirc) gravel road
Visited 12/16/23

#NiagaraSprings #Waterfalls #GroundSprings #Idaho
Water flows out of the hillside at Niagara Springs, unleashed from a groundwater spring underneath the cliff above. Vertical shot of the water rushing out from a cliff wall that comprises Niagara Springs. Blue skies with wispy clouds hang above the hug cliff wall. Wide shot of Niagara springs, showing the onslaught of water coming out from the underground spring. Note that this is during the lower flow in mid-december although I am unsure how much this is seasonally affected. The cliff wall above Niagara Springs bathed in golden hour light as the sun begins to set from behind me. Blue shies with slight trails of clouds hang in the air above.
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Portland Japanese Gardens
Portland, Oregon

Nature Walk, ~1 mi or less to see it all
Minimal elevation gain
'Hiked' 11/2/2023

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#Portland #Oregon #JapaneseGarden #Autumn #FallColors #JapaneseMaple
A Japanese style building may be seen behind two Maples in full fall coloration, mostly in the orange hue. A Japanese style rock garden, with a raindrop shaped grass/moss patch in the center surrounded by raked concentric lines. Outside of this, a vibrant fall colored Japanese Maple in shades of orange as well as various green shrubs and trees beyond. A stunning Japanese Maple, with the foreground on the left in shades of orange and red while the backside towards the right is more of a yellow orange hue. Much of the trunk and limbs may also be seen. The vibrant orange Japanese Maple that is the main attraction in fall at the garden may be seen on the other side of the pond from where this photo was taken. In the foreground two Sandhill Cranes statues may be seen 'foraging' along the shore of a pond. Much of the surrounding foliage is dark to light green with some yellows, and a few patches of bright orange may also be seen intermittently.
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge
Olympic National Park, WA

Moderate, 4.35 mi out and back
883 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/9/23

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#HurricaneHill #Olympic #NationalParks #PortAngeles #Wildfire #hiking #photography
Photo from a viewpoint along the trail, with the town of Port Angeles on the left of frame leading up to Mt Angeles on the right of frame. In the distant center, Mt Baker may be seen. Looking across the valley towards what I believe is Klahhane Ridge, with its jagged peaks and patches of snow at higher elevations. A view of the ridgeline leading from Port Angeles (left) towards Mt Angeles (whose peak is out of frame right). A snowy Mt Baker may be seen in the distance looking like it is floating above the wildfire haze. A view of the smoke rising from one of wildfires going on at the time of hike. Jagged-tooth ridgeline may be seen behind the smoke.
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Heart O' the Forest Trail
Olympic National Park, WA

Easy to Moderate, 4.51 mi out and back
817 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/8/25

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#Olympic #NationalParks #Washington #Mushrooms #Hiking #Photography
A collection of mushroom displays located in the visitors center to help identification. Going left to right, top to bottom, reads: Cantharellus formosus Pacific Golden Chanterelle One of the best-known wild mushrooms in North America, the chanterelle typically displays a cheerful bright orange color. Growing with western hemlock and other conifers, the pacific golden chanterelle was recently determined its own species uniquie to the Pacific Northwest, separate from the Cantarellus cibarius. Stropharia ambigua Questionable Stropharia Cottony, white veil remnants hang on the edge of the cap of the Stropharia ambigua. The surface of the cap appears slimy and moist, and it thrives in dark, cold places like rain forests or along streams. Chlorophylum rachodes Shaggy Parasol The species name comes from a Greek word for “ragged” or “tattered”. There have been sightings of several hundred of the shaggy parasol under a single tree. Turbinellus floccosus Scaly Chanterelle Find this vase shaped mushroom growing in conifer forests where it forms a mutually beneficial relationship with spruces, firs, and hemlocks. The mushroom helps the tree absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides sugars and amino acids. Sparassis Cauliflower Mushroom The wavy, ribbonlike lobes of the cauliflower mushroom is parasitic on the roots of trees, especially of Douglas-fir. In the Pacific Northwest, over 50-pound specimens have been found, though generally are around 1 to 5 pounds. Amanita muscaria Fly Agaric This brilliant red to orange mushroom with white spots is one of the most widely recognized mushrooms in America, often represented in pop culture, art, fashion, décor, video games, and television. The name “fly agaric” refers to the ancient practice of using the mushroom to stupefy flies. Boletus zeleri Zeller’s Bolete Showing off a red stem, blackish brown cap, yellow pores, and shades of blue when bruised, the Zeller’s is one of the most colorful boletes. Cont in thread A massive exposed root structure from a fallen tree along the trail. A variety of green shrubs, ferns, mosses, and leaves may be seen surrounding on all sides. Beads of moisture/slime pool along the underside of this mushroom in the Fomitopsis genus. This whole trip had surprisingly blue skies while in the rain forests, leading to a lot of mushrooms (and one hiker) sweating in the sun. A large tree that has snapped near its base lays suspended over the trail. A few other smaller trees that were likely taken down by its fall have also been suspended in the air around it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Trail
Olympic National Park, WA

Hard, 19.04 mi loop
4,911 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/7/23

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#Olympic #NationalParks #HighDivide #SolDuc #Hiking #photography #Landscape#PNW #Washington
A 2x2 waterfall flowing down the Sol Duc River into a canyon it is slowly creating. Various shades of green may be seen throughout. A fallen tree lays stretched into the crevice to for scale. A steep hillside with the trail cutting up the left of frame. Some patches of trees may be seen hanging on in this heavily sloped scree field. A jagged ridgeline may be seen in the distance along the middle right under cloudy skies barely above the ridge. Looking across the seven lakes basin from back on the loop trail as you begin the long descent. I believe the most visible lake is Long Lake, with Sol Duc in the distance. Various peak spires may be seen rising up around the basin and among further ridges under thick clouds barely higher than the trail. The best view towards Mt Olympus that I saw. A slight break in the thick clouds looks in towards Blue Glacier and the Mid Peak area of the mountain on the opposite side of an unseen valley. Snow fields leading towards the glacier mix in with the clouds.
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Marymere Falls Trail
Olympic National Park, Washington

Easy, 2.5 mi out and back
384 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/16/25

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#Olympic #NationalParks #Waterfalls #Washington #Hiking #photography #OldGrowth
Marymere falls, plunging 90 ft and the surrounding bowl area. The viewing platform edge may be seen in the lower right along with a couple trees growing on the left frame. Established vegetation on the rock wall (right) further away leads to moss growing on the edge of the water flow. A pile of fallen trees that have gone over the falls lay trapped in the basin below. One near and one far wooden bridges made from split trees may be seen along the trail crossing over Barnes Creek. A heavily moss tangle of branches drape down the left of frame. A merged and split pair of trees grow with thick roots encompassing a large boulder.The trail may be seen wrapping around them to the right. A large fallen tree lays suspended over the trail with a variety of tree species growing in the area around it. Moss may be seen growing on all surfaces.
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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5-Mile Island via Hoh River Trail
Olympic National Park, Washington

Moderate, 10.59 mi out and back
860 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/5/23

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#HohRainforest #HohRiver #OlympicNationalPark #NationalParks #hiking #photography #Washington #PNW
The trail passes by a large tree that has fallen and gotten wedged in the air between several other trees. A break in the overgrowth reveals a view to the distant shore covered in evergreens. Close by is a patch of undergrowth and fallen trees. A large tree that has snapped in half witht the broken half laying across the lower frame. Surrounding it are mostly evergreen trees and green ferns. One deciduous tree in the center has started its fall transformation, adding contrast to the photo. A mother and kid Elk grazing in the campground area at the beginning of the trail.
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Quinault Big Sitka Spruce Tree Trail
Quinault, Washington

Easy, 0.42 mi out and back
36 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/5/23

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#WorldsTallest #SitkaSpruce #TallTrees #Washington #QuinaultRainforest #hiking #Photography
Several hikers marvel upwards at the world's largest Spruce tree; which has a circumference of 58'11", height of 191', and is approximately 1,000 years old. A massive evergreen stands out among a grove of other tall but skinny trees. This may be one of the 'Quinault Valley Champion Six' trees, but I am uncertain. The lush Quinault rainforest with moss covering everything it can. The trail runs just out of frame tot the right along the visible handrail. A younger tree has grown from the base of this large tree stump, with roots dangling on all sides of the stump.
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Mt Trinity area walkabout
Lovelock, NV

Moderate, 4.53 mi out and back/wander
1,089 ft elevation gain
Hiked 11/2/24

#Rockhounding #Nevada #TrinityMountains #Desert #Hiking #photography
A large rolling hill comes to a rocky crest with various desert grasses in autumn under mostly cloudy skies. A microwave tower stands in the center of the frame in the distance, surrounded by a rocky hillside up close that turns to more desert grasses in the distance. Late fall in Nevada, differing shades of brown and tan desert grasses and shrubs stretch among the rolling hillside leading to the Trinity Mountains under mostly cloudy skies. A small rock pile sits among the desert grasses in late fall. A steep hillside with a small cliff face may be seen to the left while rolling hills may be seen on the right.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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North Dome and Indian Arch
Yosemite National Park, California

Moderate to Hard, 9.84 mi out and back
2,188 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/26/24

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#Yosemite #NorthDome #HalfDome #IndianArch #NationalParks #Landscape #photography #hiking
A wide shot looking underneath Indian Arch towards the trail that led to it. A roughly 5 ft tall rock structure may be seen on the right with a slot that has slowly eroded in to it. Half Dome seen from afar, framed by evergreens and with the peaks of a nearby mountain seen behind the dome in the distance. Looking across the valley towards Half Dome from North Dome, which frames the lower portion of the photo. I believe that is the various peaks along Mt Ansel Adams in the distant left. Half Dome surrounded on all sides by various peaks in the distance, with the slanted rock face on a lower portion of North Dome in the foreground.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Obsidian Dome Trail
Inyo National Forest, Crestview, CA

Easy, 1.33 mi loop
223 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/19/25

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#ObsidianDome #Obsidian #Volcano #Inyo #California #hiking #Sierra #photography
A layer of close by boulders followed by another large mound within the obsidian dome, with the jagged ridgeline of mountains seen in the distance. A large chunk of obsidian shines among its smaller counterparts. Standing atop a broken outcrop of volcanic rock, the loop trail on the top of Obsidian Dome may be seen wrapping a large mound. Lichen grows on weathered volcanic rock boulders while behind it another large ridge of obsidian may be seen in front of a jagged ridgeline in the distance.
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Bumpass Hell Trail
Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Moderate, 2.94 mi out and back
587 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/11/24

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#BumpassHell #Lassen #Hydrothermal #Geothermal #Volcanic #nationalparks #California #hiking #Photography
A serene setting along the early trail among evergreens, concealing the 'hell' that awaits further along. Looking out from the rocky outcrop that makes an early viewpoint towards what I believe is Pilot Pinnacle. Various pools of turquoise or grey water with steam escaping from hydrothermal vents make up Bumpass Hell, an inhospitable landscape with the slight screaming sounds emanating all around it. A boardwalk cuts along the pools for viewing up close. Outside of the 'hell', evergreens grow in the corners of the frame. A steaming and bubbling pool forms above a hydrothermal vent.
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Lassen Peak Trail
Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA

Hard, 5.1 mi out and back
1,975 ft elevation gain
Hiked 10/11/24

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An early view up the trail when it is still 'steep' but before it gets 'real steep.' Intersecting lines of hillsides cross through the frame while red autumnal ground cover plants contrast with the evergreen trees and light desert brown of the mountain. The crater near the top of Lassen Peak, still housing a small patch of snow in the Alpine zone. Mt Shasta may be seen over the rim in the distance to the left of center. Looking down from the true summit, which is a little further than the crater area. The steep ridgeline may be seen with the trail's switchbacks cutting across it. Nearby Lake Helen is also seen down below. The trail follows along the left of frame as it leads up to the true summit, taken from the crater overlook area.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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McKenzie River Trail- Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, and Blue Pool Loop
Sisters, Oregon

Moderate, 10.78 mi Loop (shorter routes available)
1,207 ft elevation gain
Hiked 9/19/24

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#McKenzieRiver #waterfalls #SahalieFalls #BluePool #Oregon #hiking #photography
McKenzie River Trail- Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, and Blue Pool Loop, Willamette National Forest, near Sisters, Oregon Sahalie Falls as it spills into a blue pool churned with whitewater below. Three streams of water form the low water Koosah falls, which is one large flow in higher water. Amazing how much water there is even in September. Looking down into the blue abyss that is Blue Pool. The logs seen at the bottom are just that, and not to be confused with sticks by the perspective in the 30 ft or so deep water.
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM