The Pyramids Trailhead.
The trail immediately crosses a creek and heads into the forest.
The trail climbs beside this huge, cliff-rimmed basin.
Views of the basin are guarded by thick brush.
The meadows fill with wildflowers like this pearly everlasting.
Thistle flowers attract bees and butterflies to the meadows.
At last, the trail begins to leave the clutches of the forest and contours up a rocky ridge.
At the final junction, a sign points toward Middle Pyramid's double summit.
There's a bit of scrambling to get to the viewpoints.
From the top there are great views of Mount Jefferson.
Colorful bursts of monkeyflower decorate the rocky summit block.
Remnants of an old lookout tower provide evidence of times long past.
From the summit you'll find some of the best views of the Three Sisters.
South summit of Middle Pyramid with South Pyramid in the distance.
Looking toward the north summit of Middle Pyramid.