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Hiking to Bird Creek Meadows

Beautiful wildflowers on the Yakama Indian Reservation
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  • Hiking the Round-the-Mountain Trail, there are great views of Mount Adams

    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

    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.

    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.

    Even in early September, the meadow appeared Spring-like.

  • Streams cross the trail every few hundred yards

    Streams cross the trail every few hundred yards

  • There are numerous waterfalls and cascades lined with flowers

    There are numerous waterfalls and cascades lined with flowers

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  • The trail descends toward another meadow, with the oxbow shapes of a meandering stream clearly defined.

    The trail descends toward another meadow, with the oxbow shapes of a meandering stream clearly defined.

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  • Most of the stream crossings are very easy.

    Most of the stream crossings are very easy.

  • A grouse is well camouflaged against the rocks.

    A grouse is well camouflaged against the rocks.

  • A brook descends toward the meadows.

    A brook descends toward the meadows.

  • View of Mount Adams from Hell Roaring Overlook, our lunch stop.

    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.

    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.

    Paintbrush is found in many shades and colors.

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