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| I LOVE this photo! |
33 hikers took the Campanula Trail out to Wildcat Canyon. From there we followed the Bluff trail past Sandstone Point and down the major stairway by Lonetree Canyon. On the river trail back to the Lodge we went into Wildcat Canyon. Before arriving at the Lodge we also stopped at Eagle's Cliff. The weather was beautiful and the company was great. Perfect Thursday for hiking.
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| On the Campanula Trail |
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| Mayapple blossom. Not much longer and these will be gone until next Spring |
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| Boardwalk on the way to Wildcat Canyon. Boardwalks can be slick after a rain. |
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| Wild Geranium are still blooming throughout the park |
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| Top of Wildcat Canyon from the Bridge |
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| The rest of the group arriving at the top of Wildcat Canyon |
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| Vegetation growth. Soon this log may be covered over. |
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| Today we saw 2 waterfalls in Wildcat Canyon. This stream is the top of the 2nd waterfall |
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| View of Wildcat waterfall from the East viewing platform |
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| Photo of the West platform over Wildcat Canyon, taken from the East platform |
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| Columbine wildflowers are in abundance |
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| Little bit of mud on the trail on top of Basswood Canyon |
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| View from Sandstone Point. We took a little break here. |
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| Bird foot violet. Near Sandstone point |
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| "Burl" There are many of these throughout the park, however this is one of the largest to be seen from the trail. |
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| Mouse Eared Chickweed |
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| Wild Lily of the Valley (I think) |
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| These Columbine can be found along the river trail |
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| Woodland Phlox |
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| Real Solomon's Seal (as opposed to the false) Notice the flowers pods on the underside of the stalk |
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| Raspberries anyone? Soon..... |
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| This is a stalk of False Solomon's Seal. No pods and a flower out the end. |
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| When I first saw this, I thought it looked like it was in the Sedum family. Sure enough it is Woodland Sedum |
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| And now it begins. The coming of all the summer yellow wildflowers that I just can't remember. This one may be Golden Alexander |
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| One of my favorite Spring Wildflowers the Shooting Star. These are almost finished until next year. |
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| Wildcat Canyon |
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| Two waterfalls in Wildcat Canyon |
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| Wildcat Canyon |
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| Just a different angle of the Wildcat |
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| Today's Walkers resting up before going up the stairway to Eagle's Cliff |
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| View looking East from atop Eagles' Cliff |
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| View of the Lock and Dam from Eagles' Cliff |
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| Walt having some alone time. Is he contemplating what he is going to do the rest of the day? |
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| Shooting stars amidst Columbine |
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| Hard to say if I have seen this flower before, Yellow Star Grass (thanks for the comment Jared) |
That last flower is Yellow Stargrass
ReplyDeleteThank you Jared. I have seen this before, but not very many. This particular plant only had 1 bloom, making me think it was either just starting or finishing. Not many around. THanks again!
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