Hiked 06/24/01
Larch Mtn Loop Hike
54 Photos
Larch Mountain
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 Larch Mtn
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
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
More cascades on Multnomah Creek
The bridge across Multnomah Creek
The trail skirts Multnomah Creek
Several small streams join Multnomah Creek along the way
The trail crosses a service road as it follows Multnomah Creek
Passing the junction to Franklin Ridge
Crossing a small stream as the trail climbs
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
Crossing Multnomah Creek again
Approaching a large open area
Looking back
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
The junction that creates the loop portion of this hike
After dropping elevation you once again cross Multnomah Creek
The junction to Oneonta Gorge - bear right to Larch Mtn
Looking at the top of Larch Mtn from the meadow below
A telephoto view
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
A trail sign assures you
A telephoto glimpse of Mt St Helens
The trail follows an old logging road for a ways
Another junction to Oneonta Gorge - bear right to Larch Mtn
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
Looking at the trail from the Larch Mtn highway
Follow the highway uphill to the sign to Sherrard Point
The path out to the point is paved
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
Wooden steps mark the last steep part of the climb
Looking at the very top of Larch Mtn - Sherrard Point
Mt Hood to the southeast
Mt Rainier and Mt Adams to the north and northeast
Mt Jefferson to the south
Now the 7 mile descent back to Multnomah Falls
The Larch Mountain Loop Hike continues
Back at the junction that created the loop
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
NW Anthem
Majestic
Big Horizons
Natures Majesty