Wildflowers yet at Hite Cover? [Archive]

yosemitejan

Mar 20, 2009, 04:43 PM

Does anyone know if the wildflowers are in bloom yet at Hite Cove? I was hoping to go hiking up there next weekend and wondered if the "time is right" or we are too early or too late. Any and all info will be appreciated! Thanks

tallcoolone

Mar 20, 2009, 06:54 PM

It looks like it's in bloom. If you visit www.goldrushcam.com today's picture of the day shows the Merced River canyon. It looks pretty spectacular!

yosemitejan

Mar 21, 2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks for sharing that site...I had never been to it! I hope the rain doesn't dim those flowers before Friday...cannot get up there until then. What are your thoughts about whether there will still be a "show" by Friday?

Thanks again so much.

tallcoolone

Mar 21, 2009, 04:08 PM

I noticed the lupine in bloom along hwy 49 today! I imagine that after the storm comes through, It may hold off some of the wildflowers for a few days. I ran down to Merced and the foothills are just busting out with orange and yellow flowers. Since it's just starting I think next week will be awesome.

yosemitejan

Mar 22, 2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks so much for the update...I'll try to be patient until I can get up there on Friday and see the flowers!

monkey

Mar 22, 2009, 11:48 AM

Funny, I also have a "date" to see the flowers on Friday.

yosemitejan

Mar 22, 2009, 12:10 PM

Maybe we should all meet at Hite Cove and hike together on Friday afternoon? We will be getting there about 1 or 1:30.

monkey

Mar 22, 2009, 12:52 PM

I'd love to, but my fear of heights keeps me from doing Hite's Cove again. I'm going to take photos of the Merced River Canyon.

yosemitejan

Mar 22, 2009, 02:53 PM

Are you going to take the photos from various spots along 140 or where are the best places? Any "secret spots" that are the photographer's top choice other than Hite Cove and along 140?

monkey

Mar 22, 2009, 02:59 PM

I don't know, just going exploring with friends.

BGW

Mar 22, 2009, 05:41 PM

Spoiler Alert!!

Here’s a short video of the California Poppy bloom that’s along burned area of Hwy 140 leading into Yosemite. It was shot by Chris Falkenstein (http://vimeo.com/yosemite). If you can get there, I’d say go for it.

http://www.sierravisionsstock.com/sierravisions/poppies-along-the-merced-river/

All I can say it...I Wanna Go!!

only1alphafemale

Mar 22, 2009, 05:47 PM

Its absolutely beautiful!!! :thumbsup:

only1alphafemale

Mar 22, 2009, 05:49 PM

Its absolutely beautiful!!! :thumbsup:
One of the shots actually looks like flames, burning in the already charred brush!

sharon

Mar 22, 2009, 05:51 PM

Spoiler Alert!!

Here’s a short video of the California Poppy bloom that’s along burned area of Hwy 140 leading into Yosemite. It was shot by Chris Falkenstein (http://vimeo.com/yosemite). If you can get there, I’d say go for it.

http://www.sierravisionsstock.com/sierravisions/poppies-along-the-merced-river/

All I can say it...I Wanna Go!!

We made the trip today, of course the poppies not in full bloom due to the storm we had. I am going to try to go again this week, so I can see this wonderful site in full BLOOM. I would urge everyone to make the drive, it is so good for the soul.

MtnBreeze

Mar 24, 2009, 08:58 PM

Storm didn't ruin the show....worth a trip and absolutely gorgeous. Hites Cove trail is also awesome...

monkey

Mar 25, 2009, 06:49 AM

How beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

yosemitejan

Mar 25, 2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks to everyone for the updated "status reports"...I just can't wait until Friday when I can see it, hike it, and photograph it for myself in wonderful weather. The last time I hit it so perfectly in bloom was 3 years ago...a bit too late or too early every other year.

Aren't we lucky we live in a place where we can spend time looking at such amazing flowers?

Thanks again everyone!

MtnBreeze

Mar 25, 2009, 06:01 PM

Here are a few more pics

yosemitejan

Mar 25, 2009, 06:18 PM

Did you take those today? I guess we won't have missed the "peak". WOW...can't wait to get there on Friday.

Charging up those camera batteries!! Thanks so much for posting.

Lookout Lee

Mar 25, 2009, 10:17 PM

For those timid of "Hites", I've been told that there are a lot of flowers near the River at the campground at Briceburg. The campground is closed to auto traffic, but my source says that you can walk in.

The rain refreshes the flowers, does not "dim" them. This weekend is supposed to be sunny and warm - enjoy!

BGW

Mar 26, 2009, 06:33 AM

For those timid of "Hites", I've been told that there are a lot of flowers near the River at the campground at Briceburg. The campground is closed to auto traffic, but my source says that you can walk in.

The rain refreshes the flowers, does not "dim" them. This weekend is supposed to be sunny and warm - enjoy!

Yep!! :yes: One of my co-workers did this hike last Saturday and had great things to say about it!!