Another hike I have been meaning to do for some time is Chimney Rock. It is located above the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River in Central Oregon. While it is a short hike, about 2.6 miles round trip, the first part of the journey is mostly up hill with a couple pretty steep spots. Hopefully I've got my @oldmans legs in good enough shape to make this. 😁
Leaving the trail head my trusty Jeep is the only rig there so I should have the trail to myself heading up.
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I quickly start to gain some elevation above the canyon floor.
My last view of the river for awhile as I turn to head up the ravine to gain some more elevation.
My target, Chimney Rock, is on the other side of that tall mesa.
I will have to continue up the ravine to gain enough elevation to reach the top of the mesa.
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The wildflowers were a little sparse on this hike but still stood out on the desert landscape
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The rock formations were many and quite spectacular.
A look back down the trail where I came from. The plateau I need to reach still looks pretty high to this hiker with already tired legs. 😅
Getting closer.
My first view of one of the Cascade Mountain Peaks. The top of Mt Bachelor in the distance.
As I round the end of the ravine to start the last steep climb to the top of the mesa I find some 40-50 foot cliffs.
After a short steep ascent I'm pretty much done with the uphill part of the trek. A welcome bench gave me a place to sit and rest and enjoy a snack. And also enjoy the views of the river below and the Central Oregon Cascades in the distance.
My first view of Chimney Rock.
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Another welcome bench to sit and relax while enjoying my tranquil surroundings.
As I sit on the bench a look to my right...
And a look to the left.
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| A couple of using my remote shutter release. I've been wanting to do this for a while and finally got it done. lol. |
A last look before my descent.
Took a few zoom shots on the way down.
The river below.
A pano of three shots stitched together in LIghtroom of the Cascades.
An interesting rust and white spots on the rocks.
A small cave high up near the top of the mesa.
From the river below a look back up at where I have been.
A selfie of yours truly wearing readers over sunglasses. Haha. The pitfalls of being a sexagenarian trying to read your phone. 🤪
A look at the route I took.
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Photos taken by me, @oldmans, with a Nikon D3300 and some Lightroom post processing.
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