6 miles of hiking • 1000' elevation gain •
We went out today to explore the western side of the Gorge in search of wildflowers. Was realllllly hoping to locate a Chocolate Lily, but no luck today. We explored around John Yeon and Upper McCord Creek, Ainsworth Loop, Oneonta Gorge, Sheppards Dell, Bridal Veil (mmmmmmm Camas) and upper and lower Latourell. Upper McCord Creek had some lively red Paintbrush growing on the cliff, also lots of larkspur, Corydalis, bleeding hearts and buttercups. Bridal Veil was OVERFLOWING with Camas! WOW! it was amazing. Latourell had some beautiful Larkspur as tall as me, I am not very tall, but its still impressive. All and all a pretty productive afternoon, as far as wildflowers go.
