Friday, April 20, 2012

Along the Upper Trail

Wednesday my daughter and I walked along the upper trail from Old Mans Cave to Rose Lake.

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It was a beautiful day for a walk and there were quiet a few other hikers out.

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It was a little noisy at the beginning of the trail with all of the construction going on there putting in a by pass around the parks parking lot.

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But as you get closer to the lake and over the hill it gets quiet again.

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The water on the lake was a little choppy from the breezes but it did not keep away a few people that were fishing from the banks.

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A few Dogwood trees were still in bloom near the lake.

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And at the bridge over the upper falls the Pagoda Dogwoods were starting to bloom.

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Bluets were spotted all along the upper trail.

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Canadian Violets were blooming in the shadier areas along the first part of the trail.

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Common Violets were growing everywhere.

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A few Yellow Wood Violets were spotted among some fallen, decaying trees.

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Golden Ragwort was also spotted at the beginning of the trail.

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The native Geraniums are now starting to come into bloom.

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And we spotted a few lyre leaved  Rock Cress.

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One White Avens plant was just starting to bloom.

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And of course the ever present Dandelion fluff blowing on the breezes,

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Some Red Admiral butterflies were spotted and then there was this little brown Skipper flitting around.

5 comments:

  1. Fabulous spot for a walk. The little Violets and that Geranium were so lovely.

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  2. What a beautiful lake and I love the wildflowers. Looks like you had a great hike.

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  3. What a great hike. looks like rain today..Oh well.I think we need it

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  4. Your pictures are always amazing. Makes me want to hit the trails on the Blueridge. Just have to fine the time....that's the hard part.

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  5. Lona, I must visit this blog more often. Great shots! I want to learn more about wildflowers.

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