On a beautiful Sunday on the last day in May, 11 fit hikers explored Lookout Mountain in the Ochoco National Forest.  The 7-8 mile trail was in excellent condition, having been recently logged out.  John Stephenson timed the hike for the wildflowers, and did not disappoint!  But of equal value is John's knowledge of flora and fauna, stopping to point out that the bit of drier vent fluff on the trail was actually an owl pellet filled with a small animal's bones!

And don't forget the views!  On the hike up, John pointed out that we looked east toward the Strawvberry Mountains.  At the lunch spot we looked west towards the Cascades.  The route was also marked with blue diamonds, so it is a designated nordic ski trail.  John vowed to return some day to ski it in the winter...