Lichen on Pinion Ridge, taken not far from Point A
See this post for the GPS maps of Pinion Ridge with the lettered points. Here are the wildflower pictures I took. The one above is of cool lichen that grows everywhere on the rocks. The following picture shows the rocks at the edge of the ravine.
Dramatic, lichen-covered rocks on Pinion Ridge near Point A
Here are several wildflowers I found. I have a book that names lots of Colorado wildflowers, but I can’t identify a couple of these.
Orange Paintbrush wildflowers on Pinion Ridge
I can't find an identification for these. These little purple flowers, each about an inch long, almost appear as though they're succulents, although this is a pretty arid place.
Dinky little blue flowers on Pinion Ridge. Each blossom is only a quarter-inch in diameter. I can't find any identification for these in my wildflower book.
Small yellow wildflower on Pinion Ridge. The closest ID I can make is Whiskbroom Parsley, although the leaves aren't really developed enough to tell.
I finish with this interesting view of lenticular clouds. The winds aloft must be blowing might fast!
Lenticular clouds over McKenzie Butte, taken from Pinion Ridge