This trumpet-shaped flower is Douglas's catchfly (Silene douglasii var. douglasii), part of the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae). It grows in western North America at mid to upper elevations. The name catchfly refers to the sticky stems and calyxes to which small insects may get stuck.
Not too far away I found this all white specimen, which I believe is still the same species, just with some color variation.
For more info about Douglas's catchfly, click here.
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