Today we started off by driving back up Highway 126 a few miles and hiking to
Tamolitch Pool (otherwise known as the Blue Pool).
After the hike, we continued north on Highway 126 for a few more miles and hiked to
Sahalie and Hoosah Falls.
We had time for one more hike today. We drove down 126 and turned left onto scenic
highway 242 toward Sisters. We stopped at the trailhead and did the hike to
Proxy Falls.
After the hike, we returned to Highway 126, stopping at
the McKenzie Bridge general store, just a few miles past our campground. There aren't
a lot of supplies here; just basics, but there's ice cream and soda, which were very
welcome after a hot day of hiking.
Back at camp, I was surprised to find that two sites right next to the river were
vacant. Most of the camp was full, though. We had new neighbors tonight. I was
a bit worried when I heard them chopping wood throughout the evening. It sounded
like they were preparing to have a campfire until the wee hours of the morning
and they'd keep us up. Thankfully they were quiet after 10:30am.
Paradise Campground road
Paradise Campground
McKenzie River at Paradise Campground
McKenzie River at Paradise Campground
McKenzie River at Paradise Campground
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