Cloverdale Loop Trail, May 17, 2020

Right now, there are lots of eye-popping superb mariposa lilies to be seen on the Cloverdale Loop Trail!

Superb mariposa lily. C, Harvey. — Superb mariposa lily, *Calochortus superbus,* on the Cloverdale Loop Trail, on May 17, 2020. Photo by Chris Harvey.

Also not to be missed are the beautiful Bridges’ brodiaeas and clarkias.

Bridges' brodiaea. C. Harvey. — Bridges’ brodiaea, *Triteleia bridgesii,* on the Cloverdale Loop Trail, on May 17, 2020. Photo by Chris Harvey.

Midway through this easy two-mile hike, there is a vista point that offers great views of Clear Creek from the canyon rim.

Clear Creek Canyon. C. Harvey. — Clear Creek Canyon from the vista point on Cloverdale Loop Trail, on May 17, 2020. Photo by Chris Harvey.

To enjoy this hike, drive west on Placer Road, Redding. Just before the town of Igo, turn left onto Cloverdale Road and proceed one mile to find the Cloverdale Trailhead parking lot. Alternatively, drive west on Clear Creek Road and turn right onto Cloverdale Road. Travel 0.7 mile to find the parking lot.

Fork-toothed ookow. C. Harvey. — Fork-toothed ookow, *Dichelostemma congestum,* on the Cloverdale Loop Trail, on May 17, 2020. Photo by Chris Harvey.

Once you’ve arrived, find the trail marker labeled Cloverdale Loop and follow the wide pathway that runs downhill beneath numerous blue oaks and gray pines. After walking about one mile, you’ll arrive at the aforementioned vista point. Then continue to follow the circular trail loop, which will lead you back to the parking lot. -Chris Harvey