02/23/08
Cherry Orchard
42 Photos
Cherry Orchard Hike
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
The trailhead has been moved 100 feet east of this photo
The trail is very steep at first, then follows an old roadway
Looking south at the Oregon side of the Columbia River
The junction to the Cherry Orchard hike just ahead
The sign posted by the private land owner has been moved 100 feet west of here
In late February and early March the Grass Widow wildflower bloom
If you bear to the left for just a hundred feet or so you get this view of the Columbia River
Looking back at the ridge you are about to climb
Looking west from this short excursion, then head back to the sign
Now the trail climbs steeply again as it switchbacks its way up the hillside
Another switchback
Now the trail heads off to the northwest as it climbs
A brief look back to the Oregon side of the river
The beautiful Grass Widow wildflower comes in a variety of colors
The trail continues to climb
A look back down the trail reveals the Columbia River below
The trail continues to climb
Here you can walk a path to the west for additional views then return
Now back on the main trail as it continues to climb
The trail as it continues to climb
Looking southwest toward Oregon you get an idea of the steepness
Another look back toward Oregon as you climb
The trail continues to climb
Another plateau and opportunity to explore before resuming the climb
A view over the cliff you just climbed looking southwest toward Oregon
Now the trail passes through a gate used to stop horses and bikes
A look back
A look down at the place you parked your vehicle
Looking eastward as the trail climbs steeply
A western view of one of the switchbacks
A western view of the Columbia River Gorge
Looking southwest toward the Oregon side of the gorge
The trail continues to climb
Looking back
Looking west
A small oak forest lines the trail as you approach the top of the ridge
Another look to the west
Another look to the west
The last little bit of climb before the top of the ridge
The top of the ridge
A Grass Widow wildflower with the Columbia River in the background
A Sara Orange Tip butterfly along the trail
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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