Dogwoods, Darmera and Maples, Oh My!

Darmera reflections (10/20/23) michael beatley
Darmera Reflections (10/20/23) Michael Beatley

Color spotter Michael Beatley got out last Friday morning and hiked the Cascades Trail. It is 5 miles west of Quincy via Hwy 70 to Old Hwy. According to Beatley, it may be the most beautiful trail in the Quincy area, and after looking at his photos, we couldn’t agree more.

Running above Spanish Creek for 3 miles from Old Hwy. to Barlow Road, the historic trail is lined with Big Leaf maples, dogwood, alder, and Darmera.

“It is so very beautiful at 100% for the maples and 50% for the Darmera,” Beatley said. “Time to go is now within the next few days. 

Casacade trail (10/20/23) michael beatley
Cascade Trail (10/20/23) Michael Beatley
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Cascade Trail with Darmera and Maple (10/20/23) Michael Beatley
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