Risks -- lots of Poison Oak along the lower/forested portion of the trail.
Tread generally very good.
Wildflowers (especially balsamroot) fading -- especially at lower elevations. Lots of phantom orchids in the forested sections. Also -- Indian Paintbrush, Wild Onions of various types, and Clarkia (Farewell to Spring). Butterflies included PAle and Western Tiger Swallowtails, Lorquin's Admiral, Boisduval's Blues, and Sheridan's Green Hairstreak. A few mosquitoes. Birds -- Black-headed Grosbeak, Robins, Turkey Vultures.
A few photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/myake/albums/72157697308502504
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