I did a nice 6.2-mile hike on a mostly overcast day. Fern Canyon was filled with green wherever I looked. The trail made its way through not only the canyon's namesake, but many other interesting plants as well.
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| Fern Canyon |
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| Great Horsetail |
I followed along Russian Gulch Creek and eventually entered a forest of old growth trees.
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| Russian Gulch Creek |
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| A Small Gap in the Forest |
Most of these trees towered high above me. Some of the younger ones began their lives with the aid of their predecessors.
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| The Trail Winds through the Trees |
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A New Tree Grows out of the Remains of a Former One
(roots extend down along the side of the stump to the ground) |
A variety of flowers in bloom dotted the green and brown background with bits of vivid color.
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| Pacific Rhododendron |
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| Douglas Iris |
The creek had a drop-off that formed Russian Gulch Falls. It made for an enjoyable spot to take a break.
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| Waterfall in the Shadows |
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| Natural Debris Guards the Waterfall |
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