March 28, 2018
Just a quick update on the Spring bloom here in the Rogue Valley. Today we hiked up
Lower Table Rock and there are many different types of wildflowers already in bloom.
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| Nice new sign at the entrance of the parking lot |
As you hike the trail to the top there are literally thousands of Fawn Lilies in bloom. Some portions along the trail are like a sea of Fawn Lilies -- the most we have ever seen on one hike! Other wildflowers we spotted include Shooting Stars, Buttercup, Saxifrage, Desert Parsley, Hounds Tongue, Oaks Toothwort, Grass Widows and even a few Gentner's Fritillary plants with flower buds on them - just not opened yet.
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| Goldfield - up close and personal |
At the plateau there are some patches of Goldfield (especially at the far end), a few Popcorn Flowers and Desert Parsley. Still a few vernal pools with two that are quite large. One even had a Canada Goose as a guest.
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| Canada Goose enjoying the vernal pool and view of Mt McLoughlin |
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| View of the large vernal pool with Mt McLoughlin in the background |
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| View of the Rogue Valley |
Great views of snow covered McLoughlin too. The path at the top is still a little muddy but drying up quickly with the recent sunshine. So get out and enjoy.
Trekking Together
Glenn and Carol
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