- HIKING TRAILS AND WILDFLOWERS by Keith and Barbro McCree -
The Larison Creek trail is one of the most beautiful trails in the area.
The trail first winds around an inlet on Hills Creek Reservoir. This section
has a southern exposure and is a good place to spot early
wildflowers. The trail continues up the creek for several kilometers.
It meanders through old-growth forest, passing numerous pools and waterfalls
along the creekbed. Eventually, the trail crosses the creek and climbs up
to Road 101 through a clearcut.
Orobanche uniflora
(Naked Broomrape)
Orobanchaceae
This uncommon little plant with a blue flower is a parasite on the roots
of other plants, Sedum in this picture. Found on rock outcrops.
Pyrola asarifolia
(Pink Wintergreen)
Ericaceae
Wintergreen with plain green leaves and pink flowers. Found in shady
areas of the forest.
A list of wildflowers found
on the Larison Creek trail
(typical of the lists that we have published for all 90 trails)
Digital Photographs by Keith McCree
May - June 1997
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