Fall beauty in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest

Reflections of fall colors in the foliage spread over the surface of Clear Lake’s blue-green water. This view shows the outflow from the lake that becomes the headwaters of the McKenzie River. Note that the water is so clear that you can see sunken logs that have settled on the lake’s bottom. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Fall beauty in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest (Vertical)

Reflections of fall colors in the foliage spread over the surface of Clear Lake’s blue-green water. This view shows the outflow from the lake that becomes the headwaters of the McKenzie River. Note that the water is so clear that you can see sunken logs that have settled on the lake’s bottom. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Autumn At Clear Lake

The southern outflow of Clear Lake becomes the headwaters of the McKenzie River, shown here with the surrounding foliage filled with fall colors. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Headwaters of the McKenzie

At the southern end of Clear Lake, the water flows under a bridge and becomes the headwaters of the McKenzie River. In this view, the beauty of the clear water is highlighted by reflections from the blue sky above and autumn colors in the foliage. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

Over the River and Through the Woods

The hiking trail around Clear Lake includes crossing this bridge that separates the lake from the headwaters of the McKenzie River. This view is looking back toward the lake. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)

A Kayaker's Paradise

The crystal clear and calm water of Clear Lake is a kayaker's paradise. This is the southern end of the lake just before the outflow exits to become the headwaters of the McKenzie River. (The watermark is for copyright protection and will not be on the printed photograph.)