Wildflowers on N. Walker Access to North Ridge Trail
March 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This will be a joint outing for TCWP and the Tennessee Native Plant Society, at an amazing spot for early spring ephemerals. The area is covered in trout lilies, with pockets of twinleaf, foamflowers, wood poppies, and spring beauties. If we hit the timing right, the Dutchman’s breeches might be blooming.
We’ll meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. Eastern. There is minimal parking at the trailhead, but there is some street parking along N. Walker Rd and West Outer Dr. There is also ample parking at the nearby Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. The trail is only about .7 miles one way but is steep in spots. It also can be muddy, and there is a stream crossing. Bring water, a lunch, and bug spray.
Hike leaders will be Margaret Cumberland and Larry Pounds. An email or call to Margaret (meshearin@gmail.com, cell 919-339-0072) saying you are likely to come would be appreciated. This helps with planning and allows participants to be contacted with any change of plans.