Deer Ridge — Sunday, May. 4, 2025

Wildflower report: trilliums, yellow violets, calypso orchids, fawn lilies down low, gorgeous fields of satin flowers up high right before you reach the campground. As previously noted, lots of potholes in the final mile to the trailhead, just take it slow. Trail is snow free to the campground with just occasional patches, melting out and muddier in the afternoon. Went for Blue Mountain, the road is still snowbound at the top and it’s easier to bushwhack up the south side, staying on scree and dirt to avoid trampling wildflowers.