July 18 Reflection Lakes Observations by Carol Miltimore

Carol Miltimore, A MeadoWatch volunteer (since 2013!), hiked the Reflection Lakes Trail, taking many
pictures of the plots and providing us with a great early season snapshot of trail and plot conditions.
Below, I share some of the pictures and observations she made. Thanks for sharing, Carol!

Avalanche lilies in bloom in plot 1

Plot 5: about 1/2 snow covered (as of July 18). Glacier lilies in bloom in the plot. No avalanche lily in plot?

Masses of Avalanche lily observed during the hike

Plot 7 entirely snow free.

Lots of snow beyond plot 8. Flagging attached to microclimate sensor (hobo) visible in plot (to the right)

Western anemone along the trail, a little above plot 11.