April 2008
Horsethief Butte
26 Photos
Horsethief Butte
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
Looking southwest toward Mt Hood, Oregon from the trailhead
Horsethief Butte north end
A place to sit and enjoy the beauty
Looking southwest past Horsethief Lake towards Mt Hood, Oregon
Horsethief Butte
Horsethief Butte
Spring Balsamroot Wildflowers adorn the rocks
The trail leads around the butte to the south side
From the south side you can hike up into and onto the butte
A trail leads into the center of the butte
You are likely to see the common fence lizard along the trail
The trail climbs into the center of the butte
Looking back toward the Columbia River and Horsethief Lake
A bouquet of Balsamroot wildlfowers along the way
This is a very popular rock climbing destination
There are ancient drawings and carvings long the trail - RESPECT THEM
Looking back toward Oregon state on the other side of the Columbia River
Now you just have to use your good sense to climb up on top of the butte
Looking north down one of the many draws on the butte
Looking east up the Columbia River from the summit
Looking southwest at the Columbia River from the summit
Looking north at Columbia Hills from the summit
Looking down another draw from the top
Another bouquet of Balsamroot wildflowers along the trail
A view of the northwestern flank of the butte
A view across Horsethief Lake at Horsethief Butte
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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