Wednesday, July 11, 2012






One of my favorite places to photograph fast moving water is standing on a bridge that passes over a creek or river. This gives you endless amounts of photographic opportunities since you can either take pictures looking up the river or down river. Having access below the bridge also lets you use the bridge as a barrier from the glare from the sun. However, it’s important that the bridge is in a primitive area that doesn’t destroy the feel that you’re in the forest. The creek in this photo is Herman Creek which cuts through the gorge. The Herman Creek bridge trail is easy to find and is seldom used since the main trail forks away and the more popular PCT trail is just to the south. However, the trail will meet up with the PCT within just about a mile after you cross the bridge. The bridge is only about 1 mile from the Herman Creek campsite and is an easy hike that is teaming with views of the cliffs as well as the dense forest.  To find the Herman Creek trail head and the Herman Creek campground, take exit 44 when driving on Interstate 84 heading east.  After taking the exit drive straight through the town of Cascade Locks and drive 2 miles.  Just as you reach the on-ramp for Interstate 84, go straight onto a paved road marked "To Oxbow Fish Hatchery."  The campground is about 2 miles and you will take a right.  There are several hiking trails at this spot so there are several different options but the hike to Herman Creek is easy and well marked. 

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