Lori, Becky and I headed for the mountain to try to escape the 100 degree day in Portland. We went to the east side of Mt. Hood to do the Tilly Jane trail up to find some snow. This is a hike with a good amount of up and passes through the Gnarl Ridge Burn. The trail ends at Tilly Jane historic camp area and there is a cut off trail that proceeds on up to the Copper Spur Trail and the Timberline Trail. It still was a warm day but that also brought out the wildflowers on our way back. We made it up to the Timberline trail and turn around there. About 7 miles and 3000 feet elevation gain.
Not many cars in the parking lot.
Becky heads out on the trail.
A gradual slope and lots of greenery at the start.
Plenty of signs at the junction on where to go.
We reached edge of the Gnarl Ridge Fire. For the mile and a half we are out in the sun.
Heading up the trail.
Becky found a tree growing out of a rock.
Mt. Hood starts to come into view further up the trail.
Green meadow with burnt trees.
The flowers were just starting to hit their peak bloom.
Mt. Hood through the ghost forest.
Lori coming up the last section of the burn before Tilly Jane.
Becky reading the signage on the historic A frame at Tilly Jane.
Metal fire ring has been added behind the A frame. The A frame was post for no fires inside. A good idea.
Nordic Club of Portland has been doing some work on the old building. They are now the managers of this structure.
It is still standing but continues it decline. This structure is no longer maintained.
Still snow in the Amphitheater. When I first visited this structure all of the benches were in place. Now many have fallen off.
The Old Rangers Cabin looked like it had been painted since the last time was here. This structure is manage by the Nordic Club in Hood River.
Still snow around Doe Creek
We headed up to Timberline Trail through the snow. I was glad we brought snowshoes or it would have been slippery.
Marker close to the intersection with the Timberline Trail. This was our turn around point.
A little hazy but we could see Adams, Rainier and St. Helen.
Looking down at Cloud Cap.
Looking past the Gnarl Ridge Burn to the Hood River Valley. Fire season is starting and haze in the air is growing.
A look back up at Hood before we got off the snow and back into the trees.
Becky and Lori heading back down the Tilly Jane trail in the burn area.
The Ghost trees still standing as the area has turned into a large meadow.
The flowers we out on the way down. The range of flower types has expanded over the years.
A last look at Mt. Hood before we get back into the trees.