kknight: Hurricane Ridge, June 2006 (washington)
kknight ([personal profile] kknight) wrote2020-04-29 09:17 pm

Washington Trip Report part 36 - Gorge Lake

Continuing eastward on my way through North Cascades National Park....

There are several hydroelectric dams on the river along the highway. This one is Gorge Dam.

Gorge Lake

Gorge Dam


The Gorge Overlook Trail is a short walk that offers nice views of the dam and lake.

Gorge Overlook Trail


There were a few birds along the trail, including this Varied Thrush.

Varied Thrush




mointainside


parking lott view


trail through the trees


Gorge Lake and Dam


lakeside hills



There was a rock wall by the trail that had an assortment of stuff growing on it.

rock wall

tiny vegetation on rock wall

small fern fronds


waterfall


tiny mushrooms


This is Gorge Creek, flowing into Gorge Lake. You can sort of see the waterfall above flowing down into the creek too.

Gorge Creek


ttree-covered hillside


Another waterfall - Gorge Creek Falls

Gorge Creek Falls


The water from the falls has cut a channel through the rock. It is hard to see how deep it is in this photo.

Gorge Creek Falls channel

Gorge Creek Falls white water



More later....