In 2004 I photographed over 50 species of wildflowers along this ½ mile stretch of Goose Creek. They range from prolific beds of anemones, blue phlox, larkspur, and lesser celandine to fleeting glimpses of dutchman's breeches, squirrel corn, and bloodroot. From mid-March to mid-April is the best time to see the most species. Despite the placement of this cache, the highest concentration of flowers can be found east of the small tributary to Goose Creek (after the MSD access road plays out in a meadow full of the leavings of hurricane Ike). Following the trail along the creek bank from the tributary to the east trailhead (MSD stairs) will provide the best viewing. Barkley, of course, couldn't have cared less. Time, growth, and decay have made this both a trickier bushwhack and a sneakier hide, so both ratings have been bumped up.
