After meeting at Lava Lake SnoPark on Tuesday, June 23 before 9:00 am our esteemed leader, Roz, made the critical decision (based on something Eileen reportedly said) to hike Browder Ridge from the West trailhead, instead of the Gate Creek trailhead as originally planned. It was a great choice, as the trail initially switch-backed through old growth Hemlock up to several south-facing meadows filled with wildflowers. I particularly liked the deep blue carpet of Larkspur, but also the Bleeding Heart all along the trail.