North Shore Bell's Trailhead to 5 points (Multi-Trail) Junction

Last of the Sunflowers
Was surprised to see this sunflower still in bloom and a moth sipping the nectar.
User: MikeHikes - 10/31/2014

Location: San Angelo State Park

Rating: 5stars
Difficulty: 2stars  Solitude: 4point5stars
Miles Hiked: 8.90 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments:

Out      Bell's Trailhead > Shady Trail > service road (South) > Scenic Loop > service road (SSW) > Badlands > River Bend > 5 Points Junction    4.5 miles

Return  5 Points > Flintstone > Javalina > Lower Ghost Camp > South Slick Rock> Lower Big Hill Trail > Rocky Creek Trail > service road (NE) > Bell's Trailhead    4.4 miles

The weather was cooler with a steady northerly wind.  Saw some Fall colors on the trees but nothing spectacular.  A few birds were out, one snake (non-rattler) and few bugs.  I was surprised to see a sunflower in full bloom and a moth sipping the nectar (photo attached).  A nice hike through the park but nothing noteworthy.

NOTES

Water, shade, info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.

Shade and info kiosk available at Cougar Outlook (at Javalina and Fintstone trail junction).

Shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Upper Ghost Camp (near junction of Lower Ghost Camp and South Slick Rock trails.  Water for HORSES ONLY also available. 



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Last of the Sunflowers
Area around San Angelo State Park
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