Sign at the Lava Camp and Pacfic Crest Trail junction.
A small meadow abutting the lava flow on the way up to North Matthieu Lake.
Small, tranquil pond along the trail toward North Matthieu Lake.
North Matthieu Lake.
North Matthieu Lake with North Sister (10,085') in the distance.
Please abide by the posted signage and use areas around the rehibilitaion areas.
South Matthieu Lake.
The shores of South Mathieu Lake. North Sister(10,085') in the distance.
Backcountry campsite above South Matthieu Lake.
Dusk on the Central Oregon Cascades from the PCT. From left to right: Mount Washington (7,795'), Three Fingered Jack (7,844'), and Mount Jefferson (10,495').
Night on the Central Oregon Cascades from the PCT. From left to right: Mount Washington (7,795'), Three Fingered Jack (7,844'), and Mount Jefferson (10,495').
North Sister (10,085') and Middle Sister (10,047') from South Matthieu Lake.
Milky Way over the North Sister (10,085') and Middle Sister (10,047') from South Matthieu Lake area.
North Sister (10,085') from South Matthieu Lake campsite.
Early morning clouds over North Sister (10,085') and Middle Sister (10,047').
Volunteers from the Friends of the Central Cascades Wilderness and the Forest Service replace designated campsite signage.
View north along the PCT after exiting South Matthieu Lake.
View north along the PCT. Peaks from left to right: Belknap Crater (6,877'), Mount Washington (7,795'), Three Fingered Jack (7,844'), Mount Jefferson (10,495'), and Mount Hood (11,249').
North Matthieu Lake as seen from the PCT.