Monday, May 15, 2017

Apr 25 Profile trail Flowers


Profile Trail in Grandfather Mountain State Park is a popular one, filling up its parking area early on weekends. We had no trouble finding a spot to park today. The flowers were out in force. Fringed Phacelia carpeted the trailsides near the parking area. Trillium, Toothwort, Squirrel Corn, Foam Flower, Chickweed and all the other usual suspects were present.


Recent rain made the creek crossings creative. I was sporting a huge splash of mud on my backside after trying to be too creative at one of the crossings.


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