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Framed naturally by lush evergreen conifer boughs along the lower switchbacks of the Bowman Trail at 6,268 ft, the sunlit, pale marble face of Marble Point (7,651 ft) stands out boldly against darker volcanic ridges and vast evergreen slopes.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Descending the switchbacks of the Bowman Trail at 6,503 ft, the late-afternoon sun recasts the Lostine River Valley in brilliant light and shifting cloud shadows.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Descending the Chimney Lake Trail along the panoramic rim at 7,565 ft, the trail winds past fiery autumn huckleberries and weathered granodiorite boulders overlooking the vast chasm of the Lostine River Valley.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Descending back to the southwestern shore of Chimney Lake at 7,605 ft, the early afternoon sun illuminates crystal-clear littoral shallows deepening into rich sapphire and emerald waters.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Perched high on the alpine spur route at 8,223 ft between Hobo Lake and the saddle, a breathtaking panorama unfolds looking down into the glaciated cirque cradling Chimney Lake (7,628 ft) and its tree-crowned bedrock islands.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Looking eastward from the glaciated granite bench near the outlet of Hobo Lake at 8,376 ft, a magnificent panoramic vista opens across the unseen chasm of the Lostine River Valley toward the snow-dusted crests of the Hurricane Divide.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Resting beside the crystal-clear waters of Hobo Lake (8,382 ft), the natural bedrock outlet creates a mesmerizing infinity-pool illusion perched high above the unseen chasm of the Lostine River Valley.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Arriving at pristine Hobo Lake (8,382 ft), crystal-clear alpine waters ripple beneath a dramatic amphitheater of glaciated granodiorite crags and sprawling talus slopes cascading from Lookout Mountain.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Standing on the windy alpine saddle at 8,112 ft northwest of Chimney Lake, a breathtaking vista opens northward across the glaciated basin cradling Wood Lake (7,338 ft) in the timbered valley below.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Climbing the switchbacks across the granodiorite talus slope at 7,840 ft, a spellbinding aerial perspective unfolds looking back down across the sapphire expanse of Chimney Lake.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
A sweeping midday panorama from the southern shoreline of Chimney Lake (7,638 ft) reveals mirror-calm waters reflecting the glaciated granodiorite cirque and two tree-crowned bedrock islands.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Rounding the southern margin of Chimney Lake at 7,631 ft, the trail winds past a golden subalpine meadow toward the base of a massive granodiorite talus slope.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Opening onto pristine Chimney Lake at 7,628 ft, an amphitheater of glaciated granodiorite crags and sprawling talus slopes frames the crystalline turquoise waters.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
From a panoramic granodiorite shelf along the Chimney Lake Trail at 7,587 ft, a grand alpine vista sweeps across the glacially carved chasm of the Lostine River Valley toward the towering crests of the Hurricane Divide.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Navigating a rugged granodiorite shelf along the Chimney Lake Trail at 7,537 ft, the path skirts towering glaciated crags as the timber parts to reveal dizzying views into the Lostine River Valley.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
The mirror-calm waters of Laverty Lake (7,526 ft) perfectly reflect the towering granodiorite cirque wall and expansive talus aprons rising toward the high alpine divide.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Resting on a sunlit granodiorite outcrop at 7,381 ft along the Chimney Lake Trail, an incredible panoramic vista unfolds across a rolling sea of green treetops filling the upper Lostine River basin.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
A narrow, rugged tread of the Chimney Lake Trail crosses an expansive granodiorite talus slope at 7,328 ft as it climbs into the high granite basin.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
A pristine cascade of Bowman Creek tumbles over mossy granodiorite boulders and fallen timber as the Bowman Trail navigates a rugged stream crossing.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Climbing the switchbacks of the Bowman Trail, the morning timber thins to unveil a breathtaking panorama of the glacially carved Lostine River Valley plunging 1,100 ft below.
Oct 4, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Framed by mature ponderosa pines at 5,800 ft, the trail looks northeast across the central expanse of Wallowa Lake, where patches of morning sunlight illuminate the East Moraine.
Sep 20, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Wallowa Lake's waters glow in vivid hues of blue and turquoise. Across the basin, the sunlit East Moraine showcases its monumental profile, rising nearly 900 ft above the lake with the expansive Wallowa Valley stretching north.
Sep 20, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Pelicans landing on Columbia River.
May 31, 2026 near Basin City, WA
Sacagawea Mountain from Hurricane Creek.
Apr 10, 2026 near Joseph, OR
Singletrack on Whitetail trail near the upper parking lot.
Jul 17, 2025 near Walla W…, WA
Sawtooth Trailhead
Jul 6, 2025 near Walla W…, WA
View of Grande Ronde Valley from near top of the trail. This steep trail is best hiked on a cool, overcast day.
Jun 17, 2024 near La Grande, OR
Alternate trail bypassing a steep drop into a creek.  Glorious day on snow!
Feb 11, 2024 near Elgin, OR
View of the snowscape from inside the Blues Crew Warming Hut.
Feb 11, 2024 near Elgin, OR
Blues Crew Warming Hut at junction of Wagon Wheel, Bobcat and Pine Marten Trails.
Feb 11, 2024 near Elgin, OR
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