Tamolitch Pool is an easy 4.2 mile in and out hike along the McKenzie
River off of Hwy 126. Lots of "non-hikers" on the trail, especially in
the afternoon. The forest was not especially remarkable, but the river
views were pretty as we dipped up and down along its banks. One thing
we saw an abundance of was saprophytes, like the Indian pipe and candy
cane. The pool was absolutely stunning, clear and blue, viewed from the
cliff. We scrambled over to the dry falls and took a break. The
McKenzie River runs underground for a 3 mile section and comes out here
in this pool to begin its above ground travel again. Lava from Little
Belknap buried the 3 miles of the McKenzie River 1600 years ago. You
can hike up beyond the Tamolitch pool and only see dry riverbed. We
checked it out for a little ways before turning around.
McKenzie River
first view of Tamolitch Pool
Tamolitch Pool from the dry falls
Indian pipe
candy cane saprophyte
Cheryl on the trail
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