March 10, 2017
Even though our last posting back in January was of Cathedral Hills, between these two visits we have hiked various other trails when weather and time would allow -- mostly the weather. But when we ventured over to Grants Pass this past Friday & decided to take in the
Cathedral Hill trails again, we were treated to sunshine and wildflowers!
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| Blue sky - a rare occurrence in Southern Oregon this year -- so far. |
Our route for this almost 7 mile trek included the Outback trail, Ponderosa Pine trail, Timber Riders trail, Madrone trail and the Skycrest Loop trail.
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| So many trails and so many choices!!! |
As we started out on the Outback trail from the Espy parking area and hiked clockwise, our first wildflower of the season appeared, the little Oak Toothwort. We did see more of these, but the most populous wildflower while hiking today was the Indian Warrior. In a couple of weeks it will be an all out invasion of these flowers as they seem to take over the Cathedral Hill Park.
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| First wildflower of 2017 - Oak Toothwort |
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| Indian Warrior sighting |
Along the Timber Riders trail the main flower was the beautiful Grass Widow.
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| Grass Widow |
Other wildflowers spotted were the Houndstongue, Buttercup (always makes us want to watch The Princess Bride movie), Goldfield and even a Shooting Star or two.
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| Nice to see the word "easiest" on your trail sign!! |
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| Trail shot along the Timber Riders trail |
Really enjoyed the almost 70 degree sunshine and it made a nice end to the work week.
So Spring really is coming, or so the flowers indicate. Be sure to get out and enjoy them - and the sunshine too!!
Trekking Together
Glenn & Carol
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