Covering 2.8 miles of hillside in the forest, the Trillium trail at California Woods Nature Preserve is the perfect afternoon hike location. Running alongside the Lick Run Creek and traversing rolling hills, the trail reminds one of a roller coaster ride, albeit a very slow one. Part of the trail is covered with steps and wooded planks to aid those of us who might not be as spy as we used to be. I hear in the spring, it is covered with wild flowers as far as the eye can see. This time of year, with the trees bare, it’s easy to see just how the land moves. Walking the trail, one can easily forget they are within the city limits of a major US city. It is a nice break from the city streets, honking horns and miles of concrete.
Easy walking
Convergence.
Going up.
Just up and over.
In the distance.
In his element.
Heading up.
Back down.
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These are all so beautiful! Well done!
Thanks Victor.
You and your dog … get some exercise every day .. and your camera too – great closeness you have to the nature. Convergence – my pick
Thanks Viveka. But my dogs were at home. They don’t allow dogs at the park. It was just me and Todd.
that trail looks so ridable
Might be. I wouldn’t try it, I’ll leave that up to you.
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Nice job, as usual! My compliments!
Thanks Marco.
I could use this fresh air right now! Great pictures!
Thanks. Me too. I am stuck in an office cube. 😦
Beautiful. A walk in the woods, alone, with the silence of nature surrounding me sounds nice right now. It’s a dreary, rainy day in NJ.
Thanks Kathy.
Another fine walk you’ve led us on! Thanks!
Thank you. 🙂
LOVE going into the wood and especially love seeing trillium and Dutchman’s Breeches in the spring…the name of this one makes me think a day trip to OH might be worth it!
You should come and visit.
It’s quite amazing how your California Woods looked just like my Newtown Woods here in Co. Waterford in Ireland today. I have a 17-year old son and he has only seen snow in Ireland 3 times in his life ~ at 7 months of age, 15 years and last night. Snow at the sea here in Ireland is so beautiful and I really appreciate your pics of California which has such a place in my heart. Thanks, jx
Wow, enjoy the snow!
I thought you were in Ohio?
Whatever, like another commenter, “Convergence,” got me.
Yes, I am in Ohio. California Woods Nature Preserve is a city park located in Cincinnati Ohio.
Not just a major city, but a major industrial city.
Thanks for countering that identity.
🙂 T hanks Jnana.
fantastic ‘highlighting” of the leaves in the 1st and last photo!
Thanks Marcelino.
I love the way you’ve desaturated lots of these photos….apart from a wee splash of colour here and there. Very effective….I did a bit of that today with my photos too 🙂
Thanks. Great pics. 🙂
I love when nature takes over man made paths. It’s so pretty. I just know you will go back in spring to take pictures cause you’re that type of photographer so I look forward to the nature fighting back set of photos!
Thanks Tasha. I am about to post a few flowers I found on the way.
I love a stroll in the woods, but throw in a board walk or a surprise bridge and I am overly Excited!
I think it means we are getting old. I used to think only old people enjoyed this stuff. Now I am. 🙂
We could be, I am already passed half way to 70! I have enjoyed the outdoors since childhood, visiting them again as an adult gives us a new found perspective on it however; Oh! man that sounded like it came from a old person…I am Old!
half way to 70… well me too then cause I’ll be the big 40 this year.
Not too be a downer, that would be half way to 80…Happy Early Birthday!!! I’ll be there soon enough…within the next few years!
Love the pics!
Thanks!! :)(
Looks like somewhere I could get lost in. I like the small bits of colour in the grey 😉
Thanks Olivia.
I am amazed this natural place is within city limits. Wonderful that it is.
Yes it’s great. Thanks Gallivanta.
J’adore tes photos! I’m lover of de Nature and I love the way that it changes and make me dreams with imaginary territorries. Yours photos have this touch “magique” that let me fly away. Natural places inside ou arround the big cities, it’s a wonderful combination.
Merci beacoup. Je l’adore aussi. 🙂
Thank you for taking me outside with you. Since I became ill 14 years ago I can’t go out and walk in the woods anymore. It’s really nice to be there in your pictures.
Sorry. Hope one day you can again. Thanks!
I’ll call it a roller coaster walk. Brilliant!
Thanks Cbnwali.
That looks like a wonderful place for a hike.
Its beautiful Leslie.
Thank you for the hike! Love it 🙂
My pleasure. Thanks.
Looks like a fun way to get a work out. Would love to explore these woods.
It is. Had a good walk.
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Has a very dystopic feel to it, a sanctuary from the harsh world.
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