Hiked 07/09/02
Nesmith Point Hike
40 Photos
Nesmith Point
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
The hike up Nesmith begins at the Yeon State Park trail head
The sign lets you know how far it is to your destination
After a climbing start the trail assumes a more gentle grade
Enjoy the warm-up grade while you've got it, because its going to get STEEP!
The hike is mostly forested, but there are occasional open areas
Now you need to find your lowest gear... make sure you have water
And with this switchback the climb begins
Beacon Rock on the middle left, Hamilton Mtn right of center...
Nesmith Point Hike Photo # 9
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Hamilton Mtn left of center, Table Mtn right of center
The moss covered rocks indicate the amount of shade that the area gets
Here is a brief look up toward our goal
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Another peek out
Lots and Lots and Lots of switchbacks... Did I mention that the trail is STEEP?
Nesmith Point Hike Photo # 20
You are now higher than Hamilton Mtn and Mt St Helens is peeking
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Beacon Rock far left, Hamilton Mtn middle, and Table Mtn far right
Beacon Rock with a little optical enhancement
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3000' up and 3 miles... now things level off quite a bit
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Thats Tanner Butte in the distance
Tanner Butte with a little optical enhancement
Looking toward Benson Plateau
Looking east up the Columbia River Gorge
Nesmith Point Hike Photo # 34
At this point the trail follows an old access road to the top of Nesmith Pt
Nesmith Point Hike Photo # 36
You have to drop off the north side of Nesmith a bit to get this view
Mt St Helens with a little optical enhancement
Looking toward Portland
Almost 4000 ft above the freeway, looking northwest toward Silver Star Mtn
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
NW Anthem
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Natures Majesty