04/25/13
A nine mile hike along Herman Creek
The wildflowers and the scenery were beautiful
but the trail was hard and somewhat dangerous --
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Here is one of the falls on a tributary to Herman Creek

The old growth trees were magnificent




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The trail was difficult

We had to cross lots of streams
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Elmer by one of the falls


Joan preparing to cross a stream


One of the falls we hiked to
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Elmer near a patch of wild flowers
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Blue and Yellow wildflowers were everywhere
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Here is one of the flowers close up
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A Calypso Orchid
Also called a Lady Slipper
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There were many many Calypso Orchids


Lots of little Yellow flowers with the Calypso Orchids
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My task ---
Learn the names of all these flowers

I have ordered two books and I am on my way in this study



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Directions to Herman Creek Trail

Take Interstate 84 to exit 44 - Cascade Locks

Drive East straight thru the town for (about 2 miles).
This brings you to an overpass over I84.

After crossing over I84 go straight ahead (1000 feet) to a paved road marked "Oxbox Fish Hatchery" . This road turns left and parallels I-84.

Follow this road for 1.8 miles.
You will come to a Forest Service work area on the right hand side.
About 50 to 60 feet further you will see a sign to "Herman Creek Campground"

Turn into the Herman Creek Campground and proceed up
a fairly steep road for about 300 to 4000 feet and a fork in the road.

The campground is on the left.
Proceed on the right fort for 300-400 feet to the Trail Head.