East side of the loop (not GPS map) West side of the loop Oak savanna in the beginning of the hike View from the saddle north of Ball Pt Of course we couldn't miss Rock Garden just below Helispot viewpoint Our camp got quite an improvement since last spring! Beautiful fir/ponderosa forests on the way up Once we gained the top of the ridge, there was a lot of blowdown! The next 2 miles I barely made 1.5 mph Tygh cut-off junction sign is wisely placed in the middle of the trail... We're keeping uphill for now Pepper is hunting little critters Mt. Hood from Flag Pt lookout View east. High desert just starts to change from green to brown Snow drifts on Divide Trail One of many viewpoints just off Divide Trail. No clearcuts (almost) There were some lenticulars that day Interesting clouds on Mt. Hood. Wished I had a better view Back along Tygh Creek trail Back along the road