We later learned that the Skyline Trail is one of the steepest trails on the Kenai Peninsula with an elevation gain of 2000 feet in 3/4 mile! Thank goodness it wasn't wet! The bluish-green color in the upper right corner is a small lake. The purple flowers are Wild Geraniums. We made sure to make a lot of noise by talking or whistling to let our presence be known to any moose or bears that might be nearby.
I found these bright yellow flowers blooming on Flat Top Mountain. These and other Cinquefoils are in the Rose Family. Nivea means "snow".
growing in a crack in a rock on Flattop Mountain. Alpine plants are amazing in their ability to grow in hostile habitats!
