The crystal clear turquoise water of Tamolich Blue Pool makes the Blue Pool hike a popular destination on warm summer days. Tamolich Blue Pool gets its name from the Cherokee word for “bucket.” Most locals just refer to it as Blue pool. The turquoise pool formed where the McKenzie River seeps to the surface via underground lava fields that formed over 600 years ago. About the Trail The first part of the Blue Pool hiking trail is an easy walk through fir trees along the McKenzie River. The tranquil sounds of the river below will make this first section of the Blue Pool hike even more enjoyable.  There are several…