Short hike to a fantastic falls.

Kiger Gorge is truly a sight to behold. October seems to be the best balance of gorgeous fall colors and snow along gorge.

Lost Lake is such a cool phenomenon. It can be difficult to time visiting here when the lake is draining like this.

Hiking to Jefferson Park via the Whitewater Trail is such a treat. Little did I know that on my trip up this year there was a fire smoldering so close to the trail. I'm very grateful that I was able to hike this trail before wildfire damaged this trail and maybe the park itself. Jefferson Park is such a amazingly beautiful and special place. It really feels like a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. We ended up camping along Bays Lake at one of the few designated sites that wasn't covered in snow or water. Snow and snow melt did obstruct some of the paths around Scout Lake. The PCT trail to Russell was covered by a snow field and Russell lake itself was mostly snow and ice.

Just made the trip to tumble lake from the upper trailhead. The road to the trailhead was mostly fine besides having to dodge some of the logging operations along the way. Despite going on a Friday night the lake offered complete solitude for camping. The primitive sites were very accommodating. The lake temperature was perfect! The trail down to the lake was definitely steeper than I had anticipated. Hiking out I took the detour to summit Dome Rock and the views were incredible. Wildflowers were in bloom and all the Central Oregon Cascades were out in full force. This a great spot to really bask in what makes Oregon special without having to step over a billion people in the process.