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The Paradise River Trail is splendid in July widlflower bloom. Paintbrush, Anemone, Cow Parsnip, and Lupine dominate after lilies fade. This great hiking trail is a good loop begining at the Paradise Lodge and then returning via a short road walk.
Douglas H. Orton
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