Weldon Wagon Road — Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021

First time doing this hike. I tried a couple years ago but it was closed. So glad I finally got to hike this hike. I loved it.
I love trails that hike along the mountain in a long gradual ascent. One where you can clearly see across the valley as to your end game. The views were of the valley in White Salmon and Mt Hood. The White Oak Forest is amazing. It makes me think of the children’s book Where The Wild Things Are. Not sure why but I imagined it while hiking.
Lots of poison oak out so be very mindful of that. Balsamroot was plentiful. Lupine is just getting going. Other wildflowers too but I don’t know the names.
So glad I started early when it was cool. I was the only one on the trail and didn’t see anyone until the way down. The bugs came out too once it warmed up. They were so annoying.
I’ll be back to hike this again. I’d love to see it in e fall with the changes of the color.