Natural History Wanderings

California Fall Color has has a couple of new posts. Highlights include:

• Ben Lomond Trail, Chips Creek (2,400′) – Patchy (10-50%) Ben Lomond is an 7.9-mile, lightly trafficked, out-and-back trail beside Chips Creek, a tributary of the North Fork of the Feather River.
  The trail is considered to be difficult with a 4,297-foot  gain along its length. Hikers rate it as excellent and scenic, though demanding.
• Hawthorn, El Dorado Hills – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!

See many photos and full detailed reports at California Fall Color