We got kind of a late start, as Jim had an appointment in the morning. This gave me time to visit the Madras Saturday Market in Sahalee park. As always it was a laid back affair with live music and good people.
I always love hearing the music being played as I play a bit myself. This time I was caught getting some video for my Youtube channel.
But enough of that, we were soon on the road and headed for Alder Springs.
We took the route around lake Billy Chinook because it is such a nice scenic drive through the canyon.
It was a perfect day and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. Soon we were on Geneva rd. and heading out through the Grasslands. It was a little bumpy and dusty as we have not had rain in a few days, but it is only a short way to the turn off to Alder Springs.
Before we knew it we were turning off the main road and onto the trail. It was smoother than I thought it would be, and everything was green, which was made more amazing since this area recently burned in a wildfire.
It wasn’t long before we got to Wychus creek crossing and the little campground there where we stopped for some lunch.
So after some time in the shade and some we deserved fried chicken, we made our way toward the Alder Springs Trailhead, and all too soon the pavement and our way home.
The road out was a little rough in places but there were a variety of cars and trucks traveling it so it couldn’t have been that bad.
We made our way past the trailhead as it had quite a few vehicles in there and I value quiet more than company. We instead found a shady place to relax and take in the views.
Then it was out on the highway toward Sisters and loop back around to Grandview and lake Billy Chinook to make our way home.
What a beautiful drive. I encourage you to get out and take this drive if you can. It is truly spectacular with it’s views of the cascade and the high desert. You will not regret it.