Hiking the Round-the-Mountain Trail, there are great views of Mount Adams
Mount Hood seen from Mount Adams, with "stars" formed by contrails overhead
Almost as soon as one enters the Yakama Reservation from the west, the wildflowers become more abundant.
Even in early September, the meadow appeared Spring-like.
Streams cross the trail every few hundred yards
There are numerous waterfalls and cascades lined with flowers
The trail descends toward another meadow, with the oxbow shapes of a meandering stream clearly defined.
Most of the stream crossings are very easy.
A grouse is well camouflaged against the rocks.
A brook descends toward the meadows.
View of Mount Adams from Hell Roaring Overlook, our lunch stop.
It seems likely that a horse tried to cross the foot bridge, rather than fording the creek, with unfortunate results.
Paintbrush is found in many shades and colors.
