Trout Lilies and Wildflowers

Although it hit 80 yesterday, it was feeling a bit more like February today.  With a high around 50, it was quite a bit cooler, but still a great day for a hike at Falls Lake Trail.  We hiked the last section, 23 from Red Mill Road to Old Oxford Highway.  A number of small wildflowers were blooming along the trail.

After passing the campsite, I started to see some trout lilies.  These little flowers are usually the first to bloom in spring.

Further on, we crossed a bluff above the Eno River and came to an old abandoned railroad tracks.  We followed the tracks a short ways to a bridge over the river.

Then we finished at Old Oxford Highway and crossed to Penny's Bend and took a break at the river.  

After a short break we headed back.