Hiked 05/04/02
Franklin Ridge Loop Hike
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Franklin Ridge Loop
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
Park either between opposing lanes of I84 or off the Old Columbia River Hwy
Multnomah Falls in all its glory
The hike begins in this beautifully arranged viewing area at the lower falls
This hike is headed for the top of the falls
The bridge at the base of the main falls
Looking at Table Mtn peeking over Hamilton Mtn and Beacon Rock
Junction to Gorge Trail #400
They try to keep the trail paved all the way to the ridge top
After passing the junction to the top of the falls you come to this bridge
Multnomah Creek offers many spectacular scenes
Dutchman Falls
The trail continues along Multnomah Creek
Weisendanger Falls
Looking down on Little Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Creek
This trail also leads to Larch Mtn
More cascades on Multnomah Creek
The bridge across Multnomah Creek
The trail skirts Multnomah Creek
The junction off the Larch Mtn Trail to Franklin Ridge
The trail wanders through dense forest most of the way
In the spring the forest floor comes alive
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
One of the few view points on this hike
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The junction to Larch Mtn via Trail #427
Take Trail #424 down Oneonta Gorge
You now begin to loose the 3000 feet you just gained
Looking down Oneonta Valley
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
A junction to the trail down Oneonta Creek
The trail up Oneonta Creek to Nesmith Point
Oneonta Creek
The bridge across Oneonta Creek
The Oneonta Creek Trail
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
This bridge just above Triple Falls was removed in 2008
Looking back at the bridge that was removed in 2008
Triple Falls on Oneonta Creek
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The junction that can take a hiker down to the Columbia Hwy
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
Dogwood in spring glory
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The Franklin Ridge Loop Hike continues
The loop concludes by rejoining the Multnomah Falls trail
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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Natures Majesty