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| [Saturday, August 21, 2021] I was back up on Mt. Elden (at about 9,000 feet at the high saddle), a couple of days after a big, flood-inducing, rain storm (Friday 8/19). As we have had a full day without rain, I thought that the trail would be dry, and so it was. But, I was surprised at how much of the trail was impacted, with much rutting, piled up debris and wash outs. Still, a beautiful morning and very few on the trail at 6:30 a.m., and the parking lot was only about 70% full when I finished up at 10 a.m. I took the time to get some better photos of some of the wildflowers that are now blooming. | ||
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 The cliffrose blooms always attract my attention and they smell good.  |
 Up on the high saddle, with the lookout tower another 10-15 minutes away. From here I can see to the peaks, which were shrouded in clouds. Rain was forecast for later in the day, but we didn't get anything in this area. |
 Goldenrod.
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 Blooming skyrockets. Also the red penstemon (aka, firecracker) are out, but I couldn't get a good photo of them. |
 A portion along the "Fat Man Loop" that literally washed out. As many times as I have hiked this trail, I did miss a turn lower down and followed a rut for a little bit before realizing my mistake! |
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 I don't know what this flower is and haven't been able to find it in my books nor on-line. They close up as the day warms up and I'm thinking that they are in the nightshade family. Very abundant along the trail right now. |
 Fleabane, maybe? It seems that these more closely match the tansyleaf aster. |
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