Wildflower season is upon us and when I read of this new trail that promised wildflowers, a waterfall
and a view, I knew I had to hike it. Despite the warnings about ticks from other hikers (Mr. N did make it out without any ticks but Sage wasn't as lucky).
Sage and Mr. N went for a pre-hike at 1000 Acres with their new Dalmatian friend, Riley. Then after a quick lunch in Hood River, we headed to Mosier. It's easy to miss the trailhead (which we did), watch for the bench by the side of the road once you cross the bridge.
We passed by an old cemetery with gravestones dating back to the 1800s. Then Mosier Creek Falls.
Wildflowers were abundant especially heading towards the top. According to Portland Monthly, you can find 30 varieties of flowers including yellow balsamroots, lupines, purple bachelor buttons, and pink corydalis.
The trail opened in 2013 and is rated as moderate, a 3.5 mile out and back trail. I didn't find it particularly steep or strenuous but there is very little shade so not the best trail for a hot day. Both dogs were panting a bit so we had frequent water breaks.
Once we got to the top, the view was stunning. Yellow wildflowers dotted the landscape and you could see the world in miniature including the Columbia River and the town.
Mr. N says he prefers to hunt lizards than look at wildflowers.
Mr. N seemed to appreciate the view too although I made sure I had a very tight grip on his leash.
Mr. N noticed four hawks circling above us. Unfortunately, my phone had died by that point so I didn't get any pictures but they were quite the sight. Even though I think they were angling to try to eat Mr. N. He does not appreciate predators trying to eat him. I suppose he does look like a fluffy bunny from that distance...
That looks wonderful and love you with the pretty yellow flowers. We are finally starting to get green around here, but it will be a couple weeks for the flowers to start appearing.
ReplyDeleteEverything is blooming early here this year!
DeleteWow! Those pictures should be made into postcards, beauitful!! Happy Friday, Mr. N!
ReplyDeleteYikes, glad those hawks didn't get you Mr. N. Looks like a really pretty spring hike.
ReplyDeleteHe would not appreciate being eaten.
Deletebeautiful photo's ,xx Speedy
ReplyDeleteIt WAS a nice hike--thank goodness it was only one tick! YUCK
ReplyDeleteWhat a great view!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. Ah those darned ticks!
ReplyDeleteHI Y'all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spring, fall trail!
Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
What a great place to hike! Such beautiful pictures. Barley is terrified of birds of prey--and after an owl attacked my friend's pony tail while she was running, I always worry one will swoop down and try to grab the white tip of Bar's tail as it waves back and forth! We're still not quite to wildflower weather, but I'm hoping we can see some soon!
ReplyDeleteWow ~ as always, your views are spectacular! I would LOVE to hike in your west coast area!!!
ReplyDeleteMr. N., you're so cute and fluffy, Mom wants to eat you up, too!!
ReplyDeleteLove and licks,
Cupcake
Wow, what a gorgeous view, and the flowers are amazing! Mr. N and Sage are the only dogs I know that do a pre-hike before a hike! And I'll bet Mr. N still wasn't tired! LOL
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Incredible views. Thanks for taking us along...
ReplyDeleteA lot of terrific spot for their hike! These types of amazing shots. Barley is certainly fearful for fowls for prey--and once some sort of owl bitten my best friend's pony tail despite the fact that your sweetheart was initially functioning, I always fear an individual could swoop affordable together with endeavor to snap up any bright white point for Bar's tail simply because it swells backward and forward!
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