The Sinks trail at Monte Sano state park is famous for bluebells in the spring. I have seen whole islands at Bankhead covered in them, so seeing a few thousand in one area isn't unique to the park, but there is something about seeing so many flanking a trail that is visually appealing the way a solid mass isn't somehow. I blame Jane Austen. hahaha
We did a quick mile at the Wildflower Trail, off Cleermont, first.
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| Phlox |
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| Eastern Shooting Star |
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| May apple |
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| Rue anemone |
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| sharp-lobed hepatica |
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| sleepy phlox (it's just not unfurled yet) |
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| Wakerobin Trillium |
We headed to the state park and picked up a map at the office, then parked over by the cabins and took the Sinks Trail off into the valley below.
Virginia Bluebell
that early sun did nothing to help with lighting!
We turned right at the end of the trail and headed uphill to the Stone Cuts trail and walked it back across the mountain. We enjoyed a small picnic at the top of the stone cuts, which this time of year boasts a great view.
It loops back into the Sinks Trail, making a loop of roughly 2.75 miles.
I headed over to the nearby Maple Hill Cemetery and did a quick walking loop. The dogwoods will be in bloom by the first week of April.
