Aldrich Butte - Feb. 28, 2009

Overlooking the Bonneville Dam from an old fire lookout and WWII defensive position. This trail was approximately 3 miles rountrip and 600' elevation gain.


Ashley is not thrilled with mom at the moment, as she'd rather be in her warm and comfy bed.



Here is the view from the summit...Bonneville Dam to the east

Beacon Rock to the west...

Ashley, offering Kayla a shortcut down to the car...

The old WWII gun mount, in curiously good condition.

I discovered an old photo of the road work in 1942, up to the WWII defensive position...

Photo credit: http://digitalcollections.lclark.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/civ_photos&CISOPTR=251&CISOBOX=1&REC=16

The roadwork needs a lot of repair these days!