Andy Nelson Peak (and Oodles of Wildflowers)

I would describe this hike as our wildflower hike; the snow has finally melted and the flowers were amazing!  Last week while hiking on the Lodge Loop, Kent decided we needed to hike up to the top of Andy Nelson Peak . . . just because, you know, it's not only a peak we can climb, but it's the highest peak in Kane County and it's right in front of us!

It's kind of a cloudy morning, we hope it doesn't rain as we start out on the Te-ah Trail

 Aspen Pea Vine  

These white Columbine really stood out along the trail

Broadleaf Arnica were just screaming "Hello summer!"

Looking south towards Zion National Park

Bushwhacking up Andy Nelson Peak . . . the vegetation was thick and lush

Up on top of Andy Nelson Peak (10,027) . . . it's the highest peak in Kane County and
is quite flat, unlike any peak we have ever climbed.
We always carry plenty of water for Chipper and for ourselves, too!

Heading back down . . . 
Navajo Peak (behind the dead pines) is only 57 ft lower than Andy Nelson Peak

We could do this every week and never get tired of it

Indian Paintbrush

Rock Clematis

Blue Columbine are one of Allison's favorite flowers 

Picturesque Navajo Lake from the west end as we are coming back down to the trailhead

Just about back to where we started . . . Chipper was pretty tired . . .  
Translation:  He's ready to jump in the car!

The peak on the far right is Andy Nelson Peak.
A storm moved in just as we were leaving the Navajo Lake viewpoint on HWY 14

On the road again . . . Chipper loves car rides and he also loves A/C !