The view from Mt. Jefferson at an elevation of 4683 feet.
Informative signs are throughout the nature areas. This sign tells all about the Rhododendron flower and its leaves.
It's no accident the Rhododendron Trail has its name. Catawba Rhododendrons were everywhere. I came (by accident) at the right time in early June when the Rhododendrons was in full bloom.
A unique portion of the Rhododendron Trail.
A short distance beyond where the Rhododendron Trail and the Lost Province meet there is Luther Rock. It is a rugged trail that follows a ridge that is only 40-feet wide in some places. There are some impressive views upon this 4000-foot piece of rock.
The hike back we took the Lost Province Trail.
Mountaintop views and Catawba Rhododendrons everywhere I looked made the Jefferson State Natural Area worth the 108-mile drive.
No comments:
Post a Comment