different
looks 
as
we progressedA fall hike to Tamolitch Falls
(also known as Blue Pool)
Near Carmen Diversion Reservoir the McKenzie River disappears. As a result of old lava flows, the river percolates downward to flow underground for 3 miles. At Blue Pool the river reappears with crystal clarity. The McKenzie River trail provides easy access to this marelvous site.
From downstream the pool lies about 2 miles away while from upstream (at Carmen Diversion) it is a mere 3 mile jaunt. Betsy (daughter) and I took the trail from further downstream just to get a better stretch of the legs.
The trail'sdifferent
looks as
we progressed
The McKenzie River
Just had to throw these in taken during a winter
Snowshoes
are advised 
This is near
the pool.
Coming
up to the pool. You can see to the bottom due to the clarity.
and
a look down stream 
from the falls. There is no waterfall except in extremely wet times.
The
fall colors are wonderful 
A
photo op for Betsy
and one
for me
Continuing up the trail from the pool you'll cross an old river bed; come to Koosah & Sahalie Falls; more river; and Clear Lake. The trail goes beyond the lake but that is for another time.
