Woodpecker Trail

Woodpecker Trail
.7 miles
1 hours
Start: Bear Valley Visitor Center
End: Bear Valley Visitor Center
Includes: Woodpecker Trail

Hike 32
July 25, 2013

The Woodpecker Trail is a charming trail starting near the Bear Valley Visitor Center. It is less than a mile and covers a number of habitats. It has interpretive signs very useful in understanding what there is to see. I often send families with kids on this trail.

It starts in oak woodlands.

California poppies soaked in sunshine.

I moved into a shaded, Douglas Fir forest.

The trail is well-built, making it an easy, comfortable walk.

The Bay laurel trees are impressive.

I exited the forest above the Bear Valley Visitor Center and was greeted by a stunning view of Elephant Mountain.

Usnea lichen swayed in the warm breeze.

I turned back for a glimpse of the distinctive tall, straight silhouette of the Douglas Fir.