As the trail just reopened yesterday, I embarked on a hike adventure to Lava Canyon today. The weather was perfect- sunny and warm.

Of the hundreds of hiking trails I’ve been on, this is my favorite. It has unusual geological features from the volcanic mudflow, diverse scenery, 5 or so waterfalls, and has technical parts of the trail, including narrow paths near cliffs, 2 ladders and a suspension bridge. You might feel a bit like Indiana Jones while you’re there.

A nice view of St. Helens from the Lahar Viewpoint on the way to Lava Canyon.

The Muddy River canyon

The suspension bridge

A hiker walls along the cliff (the trail). The waterfall is impressive and you can see the suspension bridge in the background.

More waterfalls, as seen from ‘The Ship’, a big rock island.

Remains of a washed out bridge

The trail is quite sketchy and treacherous in places as you can see. Several parts are narrow, rocky, and beside cliffs. One slip could be your last.

Watching an Aero Car crossing the Niagara on the Canadian side

A pot hangs on an unusually colored brick wall in a historic section of Rochester, New York

High Falls section of the Genesee river – Rochester, New York

Rochester, New York

An unexpected view of Toronto, Canada seen across Lake Ontario (I could also see Russia)

Another view of the lake

A lone young tree looks across a tranquil Lake Ontario. There’s nothing fantastic about this photo, but it serves as a memento of what the area was like.

Lake Ontario is not exempt from pollution. I like to add a dose of reality once in a while- something you won’t see in visitor brochures

City Hall, Buffalo, New York

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