And More Mineral King

During a mostly overcast weekend in Mineral King, we had a few moments of sun. A standard simple walk is to go down the road and back up the Nature Trail (Yes, I know it is a stupid name – “Wildflower Walk” seems more appropriate once summer arrives.)

Manzanita in bloom near a seasonal creek coming off Timber Gap

The appropriately named “Five Spot” wildflower, about the size of a nickel.

An unknown little white flower. I think white flowers are boring, but any flower will do this early in the season.

Not too many wildflowers along the nature trail this early. The aspens aren’t leafed out yet, so you can see Empire with its snow.

Sierra Bluebells, or Languid Ladies. . . it is one of the early flowers in Mineral King.

Great flow on the East Fork of the Kaweah!

This is the only time I had a view of Sawtooth. It is still holding snow.

A drawing similar to this appears in my latest coloring book, “Heart of Mineral King”

These are a version of Chinese Houses along the Mineral King Road on the lower section. The wildflowers are still very good along the road, mostly the yellows with a few purples. Worth a drive if you are into wildflowers.

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