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You can see your destination from the parking lot.
The trailhead is well marked.
Interesting flowers bloom all throughout the forest.
The trail is subject to damage from flooding. Check current conditions before you head up.
Lots of rain means lots of pretty flowering plants.
Jelecote pine, an introduced species of tree.
Looking toward Nounou Mountain from the trail.
Flowers come in all colors, shapes and sizes.
There's a place to rest and take in the view along the trail.
You can see the ocean from here.
Much of the trail winds through thick forest.
Leaves make lovely patterns on the ground.
Watch for giant frogs in the trail.
An early morning hike will bring out lots of deep colors in the soil.
If you choose to go beyond the official end of the trail, proceed with caution.
An unofficial trail continues to a couple of big viewpoints on the Sleeping Giant's face.
The view from the top is quite spectacular.