Beezley Hills Preserve

I did a variation of hike #38 in the Best Desert Hikes book, like many of the hikes described in the book you can pick and choose the route you want to take. I was greeted by a bit of rain as I neared the trailhead but it soon stopped and the rest of my time up there was under overcast skies. I'm not complaining as they are perfect for good flower photography. A very light wind also. Quite a few hedgehog cactii spread out on this reserve and most hadn't bloomed yet. Some are as large as 10-12"" tall. Though disappointed I was a bit early for the cactus and many bitterroot on the verge of blooming, there was plenty of color left to please. Quite a nice view down onto some farmland near Quincy too. A note on driving directions- I found the turnoff onto the P-NW Rd. from SR 28 in Quincy a tad confusing- the P-NW sign is partly hidden behind a pole as you make the left turn. Another sign on the opposite side of the road says something different. ??? Just remember to turn left just past the Ace Hardware on SR 28 and you'll be on the correct road. After 3 miles it turns to gravel until you reach the trailhead at 7.1 miles from SR 28- on your right across from some big radio towers. Nice spot and typically lonely central WA location.