Umbrella Falls Mount Hood National Forest

August 24, 2017

Homeward-bound after my encounter with the recent solar eclipse, I depart my motel on the Columbia River in early morning.  Almost immediately I am treated to a great view of the area's principal landmark.

The north face of Mount Hood

After bypassing the photogenic Tamanawas Falls (Hike #211),  I stop for another photo from the other side of the mountain.

The south face of Mount Hood

Now, realizing that I have traveled too far, I must backtrack seven miles to a little side road in order to visit this waterfall.

Sahalie Falls, 73'

Then it is a short drive up toward the Mount Hood Meadow Ski Area to the trailhead.

The little white paper reads the same as the red sign.  Go figure

Having no idea what to expect here excepting a short walk to yet another waterfall, I set off with little more than my camera.

The trail is delightfully smooth

The morning sunlight is working its magic on the local flora.

Pearly Everlasting

A beautiful butterfly insists upon being noticed:

Painted Lady on Pearly Everlasting

Showy Goldenrod

The Fireweed are so photogenic

This is the viewpoint

Umbrella Falls, 120' altogether

A good-feeling place

§: What a delightful little walk!  The falls were very nice, and the garden was marvelous.

Both of these falls can be accessed by a 5-mile loop trail, but this way I saved half a day for walking somewhere else.

• Trailhead: on the Mount Hood Meadow Ski Area road
• Distance: ½ mile
• Elevation: 5100'
• Hikers: none
• Rating: 6

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