Text contributed by hike leader John Sweat
Photos contributed by Jeanni Capell

Our day started with an Indian Summer day,  beautiful blue sky with a little Fall nip in the air.  As our caravan headed down to the Trailhead and successfully not leaving any car parts while enroute, we came to a wonderful view of the of the Whychus Canyon.  We made it down the canyon trail to the Alder Springs-Whychus Creek crossing; it was an easy ford across to continue on with the hike.  My group of intrepid hikers enjoyed the multiple layers of color in the canyon and rock formations at the confluence of the Deschutes River and Whychus Creek while enjoying a snack.  On the return back we took a short side trip on the Old Bridge Trail to observe some pictographs.
A big thanks to all those who joined me... Fun times!