Buffalo Mountain Park

Only four of us headed to Buffalo Mountain Park in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The park is nearly in the city itself which seemed odd.  When we arrived, it was 55 and windy outside.  We had expected a bit nicer of a day, but except for a few very windy spots, it was good hiking weather.  The trail was a 4.5 mile loop around the mountain, which afforded us various views and a variety of habitats.  We experienced rocky, sandy areas, and mossy, wet areas.  I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of wildflowers we saw.  Locust, azalea, mountain laurel, wild geranium, ladyslippers, to name a few.  It was a nice hike with a bit of everything!

Pink Ladyslipper