It was a warm, cloudy day in early November, unseasonably warm by any measure. Clearly it was a good time to do the 4.2-mile loop hike in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park a few miles west of home in the heart of the city of Beaverton. The 222-acre Park surrounds the confluence of Cedar Mill Creek and Beaverton Creek.
It is a remarkably diverse wildlife preserve with wetlands, forests, ponds and streams. The trails’ names tell the story – – – Oak, Creek, Old Wagon, Vine Maple, Big Fir, Cougar, Chickadee, Cedar Grove, Ash, Serviceberry, Big Pond, Trillium Loop and Ponderosa Loop.
The highlight of the hike was spotting a garter snake curled up on a large maple leaf, trying to stay above the wet forest floor.
Always a pleasant place to visit.
Really amazing photos! Like the snake shot 🙂
Love it!
I enjoyed the pictures and the walk!