Pamelia, Finally

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Life got in the way of our usual summer of adventures, but we made time in early September for two nights camping AND RUNNING in central Oregon. The second day, we decided to do a loop near Mt Jefferson to Pamelia Lake and Hunts Cove. I had still never been to Pamelia Lake, despite trying for YEARS-- between permits, wildfires, and other disasters, we always had to change those plans.

Our happy place

We got to the trailhead in the evening and settled in to eat dinner, relax, and enjoy the company of a family of deer who came to hang out. It was peaceful and perfect. We made a tentative plan to head out in a clockwise direction to get Jefferson views first, in case we didn't feel up to the full 17 mile loop after the previous day's run.

Cedar explores a creek

Spoiler alert: the day was perfect and we did the whole loop. It was absolutely magical, with glorious weather, perfect conditions, and the absolute joy of spending time together. I hope this becomes a September tradition for us.

Sun rising over Pamelia Lake
Morning peaks
Pamelia Lake from above
Mt Jefferson peeking through
Mt Jefferson selfie
Shale Lake reflections
Hunts Lake from above
Where we finished the PCT section of our loop
Rave run!
Cedar and Jefferson
An amanita erupting
No huckleberries on the PCT, but lots on the other trails
Cedar at Hanks Lake
Little fluffy clouds
Cedar investigates this very large mushroom
Ann & Cedar cross a creek
More fun fungus
So many beautiful, ethereal creeks
A doe hanging out at the trailhead

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