Where we hiked

Note that at one point our path is a bit away from where the trail is located

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The group assembles

The views and flowers were terrific

We could see clear across the river

Mostly we followed nice trails

As you can see on the map above
At one point we missed the trail and had to walk through relatively high grass

Fortunately, no one stepped on a rattlesnake.

Joan looking at an old farm implement

This is a wider area map to show where the hike was located

Here is the sign at the park entrance

Desert Parsley
(Lomatium ambiguum)

Also called: Wyeth Biscuitroot
desert swale parsley

Phlox

Balsamroot
(Balsamorhiza)

Native Americans used the sap of this plant as an antiseptic for minor wounds.

The large taproots are edible and were harvested, dried, and ground into a starchy flour by Native Americans

Lupin
(Lupinus)