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The Adventure Butte Creek Falls
Location LAT 44.92389 N LON 122.51222 W
Date May 16, 2009
Weather 81°, Sunny
Distance 33 miles
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I usually bring up the rear on the trail. This is a most common sight.
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Looking down from the trail, the creek was really quite pretty.
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The wild flowers were abundant once again as we began our descent down the trail.
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Crystal was the first to spot Butte Creek Falls.
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An incredibly beautiful falls, we followed the trail down to the base.
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The force of the water hitting the creek below is amazing. It almost looks like a very angry sea.
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And yet the spray is ever so delicate on the plants nearby.
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One last look before we climb out of there.
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Mt. St, Helens in the distance with a demonstration of clear-cut forests and some re-growth.
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