A suspension bridge, two ladders, wildflowers, butterflies, waterfalls, dramatic rock cliffs, and more!
This is Lava Canyon near Mt. St. Helens.
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The Suspension Bridge!!!!! |
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It was surprisingly springy. My friend is testing it out. |
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View from the bridge. |
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The trail meanders through forested areas with small waterfalls.
Then opens onto rocky cliffs with alpine flowers.
Climbing back out of the canyon, I thought I was going to die,
then there'd be ice cold water and all was well. |
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The suspension bridge with some people and a dog. |
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Dipper! One of four we saw. Love them. |
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A thirty foot-ish ladder descending into the moist canyon. |
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A trickle of water was perfect to cool off under. |
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The lush shady canyon was full of trickling brooks and birdsong. |
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The end of the trail. |
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View from The Ship.
On the way back we looked for The Ship. Our info indicated there is a sign for this
fin like rock outcropping.
We couldn't find the sign, but we found the trail.
We climbed a ladder to the top of the Ship where we had lunch and enjoyed more vistas. |
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A perfect place to soak our tired hot feet. |
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Mt. St. Helens from the drive out. |
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So many wildflowers: Penstemons (three types),
Indian Paintbrush, Bunchberry, and ripening Huckleberries. |
A perfect hike!
What an adventure on such a quirky trail--you captured it well! I'm still all smiles, thanks for sharing it with me. I'm going to go research dipper tattoos now...♥
ReplyDeleteI think we should get matching Dipper tattoos. Ha ha!
DeleteThis looks fantastic!!! We want to go. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome hike. I have never done this, but now I want to go!
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Fantastic photos ! Looks like it was a fun hike ! Papa and I have gone on some hikes years ago with water falls and beautiful scenery but those mountins are breath taking ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hike!
ReplyDeleteOoh that looks like an awesome hike- I love random ladders/bridges/structures in the middle of the woods... So rad. I look forward to seeing your dipper tattoo haha!
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