white trillium

white trillium, a photo by Wade Franklin on Flickr.

I took my annual spring walk to the top of the mountain, and found a few of these near the top. I made it to the summit two and a half hours after leaving the house, same as last year. The elevation gain is 2200 feet, and the distance is just under four miles.

jones branch

jones branch, a photo by Wade Franklin on Flickr.

I am so blessed and fortunate to live so close to this magnificent forest.

trout lily

trout lily, a photo by Wade Franklin on Flickr.

I found a large patch of these on Unaka Mountain last week.