Laurie's Loop

September 26, 2005
        This was a casual hike to check out a route for a possible snowshoe outing next winter.  The group included Laurie, Pat, Yvonne, Dick, Omar, and two puppy dog friends.  Laurie Simmons led.  We started at about N45°24.87' and W121°36.14' and ended about 4½ miles later at about N45°26.77' and W121°35.66'.  Lunch was enjoyed in beautiful sunshine at the historic shelter, which is now in the process of being faithfully restored to it's original condition.
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#1 Off to a good start (after
carefully arranging the car shuttle)		 A5092604.jpg
#4 The shelter faithfully restored
to it's original (1930's) condition		 A5092607.jpg
#7 
Soon time for lunch
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#8
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Vine maples in blazing color 		 A5092621.jpg
#21 East Fork of Hood River
down in the valley
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#22 A glimpse of Mt. Adams
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#23 A glimpse of
Mt. Hood 		 A5092624.jpg
#24 
Heading out