A patch of lemon lilies sprouting from a spring-fed hillside along the trail. Go within the next week or so if you want to see them because the blooms won’t last. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
Stream orchids, another California native wildflower, grow in moist areas near lemon lilies. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The hike winds into part of the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness area. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
The trail leads through pines and cedars, with just the little patch of lemon lilies and other wildflowers. (Mary Forgione / For the Times)
Scarlet buglers, as they’re called, also bloomed along the trail. (Tom Politeo / For the Times)
