Forum Index > Trip Reports > Ape Canyon & Plains of Abraham: July 9-10, 2022
 Reply to topic
Previous :: Next Topic
Author Message
fourteen410
Member
Member


Joined: 23 May 2008
Posts: 2622 | TRs | Pics
fourteen410
Member
PostSun Jul 10, 2022 8:02 pm 
Headed down to Mt. St. Helens for a snow-free overnight trip. Grabbed one of the last spots along the road and hit the trail around noon. We weren't the only ones with this destination in mind - we encountered lots of friendly bikers and hikers along the way. The first couple of miles wind upward through a lovely old growth forest. If I recall correctly, this is some of the only old growth that survived the 1980 blast.
After 4.5 miles, views of Ape Canyon and St. Helens herself opened up.
We continued on for another mile, finally settling on a not-as-rocky-as-the-rest spot to pitch our tents.
That evening, we walked a couple miles along the Plains of Abraham. The hillsides were painted purple and red from the abundant penstemon and paintbrush.
Back at camp, the winds picked up quite a bit. I was tempted to retreat to my tent, but stuck it out to watch the sunset.
The night was calm. Morning brought some early fog that eventually cleared. After a lazy morning, we packed up camp and made the pleasant journey back down to the car, arriving just before noon.
Not a bad way to spend 24 hours. And no bugs, either!

zimmertr, williswall, raising3hikers, Nancyann, runup, Hesman, kite, rubywrangler, Cyclopath, reststep, jaysway, Opus, neek  wyattmullen
Back to top Reply to topic Reply with quote Send private message
ChinookPass
Member
Member


Joined: 21 Aug 2009
Posts: 145 | TRs | Pics
ChinookPass
Member
PostSun Jul 10, 2022 8:36 pm 
Really beautiful photos!

fourteen410
Back to top Reply to topic Reply with quote Send private message
jaysway
Member
Member


Joined: 16 Jul 2020
Posts: 345 | TRs | Pics
jaysway
Member
PostSun Jul 10, 2022 9:33 pm 
Those wildflowers were insane. Glad you stayed up for sunset smile.gif it's almost always worth it. Sounds like a great trip.

fourteen410
Back to top Reply to topic Reply with quote Send private message
Cyclopath
Faster than light



Joined: 20 Mar 2012
Posts: 7697 | TRs | Pics
Location: Seattle
Cyclopath
Faster than light
PostSun Jul 10, 2022 9:41 pm 
I always love your photography. The wildflowers are amazing!! Loved the shadow on the clouds too.

fourteen410
Back to top Reply to topic Reply with quote Send private message
HitTheTrail
Member
Member


Joined: 30 Oct 2007
Posts: 5452 | TRs | Pics
Location: 509
HitTheTrail
Member
PostMon Jul 11, 2022 9:00 am 
The destination doesn't seem to matter. Your photos always seem to overshadow all other aspects of the TR. up.gif

fourteen410
Back to top Reply to topic Reply with quote Send private message
Nancyann
Member
Member


Joined: 28 Jul 2013
Posts: 2314 | TRs | Pics
Location: Sultan Basin
Nancyann
Member
PostMon Jul 11, 2022 12:50 pm 
Perfect timing for the flower show!👍

fourteen410
Back to top Reply to topic Reply with quote Send private message
   All times are GMT - 8 Hours
 Reply to topic
Forum Index > Trip Reports > Ape Canyon & Plains of Abraham: July 9-10, 2022
  Happy Birthday noahk!
Jump to:   
Search this topic:

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum