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Notice how this tree has two distinct vines on it. The larger vine is a Concord grape vine. Concord grapes are a cultivar of Vitis labrusca, commonly known as the fox grape, and were developed by Ephraim Wales Bull in 1849 in Concord, Massachusetts. He examined over 20,000 seedlings to find what he thought was the perfect grape. The Concord grape is used in most grape juice and jelly products. However, it is not often used in wines due to its foxy, or musky, flavor. Concord grapes fully ripen around October.
As you continue up the trail, you begin to notice vines growing on not only the trees, but other vines as well! These wild vines are invasive plants and have the possibility of smothering native vegetation. The trees also begin to become more diverse; the white oak tree and Douglas fir trees spring up across the trail. While walking, look for species such as the garter snake or American toad at your feet. You will continue to notice skunk cabbage and the ever-flowing Hop Brook. The trail continues through the corner of the field and snakes back towards the left, please stay along the trail.