Mile 1947.7 to Mile 1977.2 - 29.5 miles
New best day on tour - without a doubt. From the brooding volcanic menace of the Sisters Mountains to the exquisite flower covered meadows to the springs flowing from obsidian covered mountains to the lava fields to tbe views north - the day was outstanding.
Once we cleared the forest canopy after climbing Koosah Mountain in the early morning, we opened out to view South Sister
This was followed soon after by Middle Sister
Eventually the rugged beauty of North Sister loomed up on us
Believe me - I took a lot more photos!!!
We entered the Obsidian area where the hillsides glistened mirror like with the black rock that is unique to this area.
A spring in this area flowed directly from a mountainb base & was liquid gold - no filtering needed!!
The meadows were picture perfect with the array of flowers on display
We then entered the lava field of Collier Cone which was extraordinary - an amazing example of Mother Nature furiously disgorging it's innards. Somehow the PCT picked its way through this
Around another corner and we got the breathtaking view if mountains to come...from left to right, Washington, 3 Fingered Jack, Jefferson & Hood.
To finish the day the black lava from Yapoah Crater
Simply stunning. 21 miles tomorrow & out to Bend....Weta
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