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  • Field Peppergrass (Lepidium campestre): A mustard family relative which is native to Europe. This plant can become a very invasive weed. width:475;;height:480
  • Hill Star (Lithophragma heterophyllum): Our group occasionally found these natives along the wooded parts of the trail. width:388;;height:480
  • A long stout truss bridge greets visitors at the park entrance. width:640;;height:354
  • Plectritis (Plectritis brachystemon): We saw several of these natives in certain moist areas next to the trail. width:347;;height:480
  • For those circumnavigating the park, we suggest taking Black Phoebe Trail and going counter clockwise, as this will avoid ascending the steep Windmill Trail. width:640;;height:370
  • Wooly Clover (Trifolium tomentosum): A native ground cover which was very successful near the parking area. width:335;;height:480
  • Whipsnake has some nice woodsy switchbacks with views of the surrounding hills. width:638;;height:480
  • Woodland Star (Lithophragma affine): Native from Oregon to Baja California; it likes moist slopes & hills. width:376;;height:480
  • View from Whipsnake Trail. width:637;;height:480
  • Cream Cups (Platystemon californicus): The whole hill on the adjacent EBMUD property was filled with these natives. width:640;;height:444
  • Creamcups dotted the Woodrat – Windmill junction. With a permit, the trail continues onto EBMUD lands. width:360;;height:480
  • Burning Nettle (Urtica urens): Originally from Europe it has become a widespread weed of orchards, vineyards & gardens. width:398;;height:480
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