Larch Mountain

Nice old-growth.

Larch Mountain has been sitting up there for a long time and I’ve only ever been there a few times. I’ve probably ridden my bike there more often that I’ve driven, and that doesn’t allow a lot of exploring. Well, let me tell you, there is some spectacular old-growth up there at the headwaters of Multnomah Creek and it’s definitely worth the visit.

Just as I was thinking we were in prime spotted owl habitat, we heard a barred owl. Barred owls are more aggressive and usually displace spotted owls, so while hearing owls is pretty cool, this one wasn’t.

There is a different loop option to the east which I’d like to do just before they close the road or just after they open it.