Bay Area Hiker: Thimbleberry
Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)
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Common along creeks and in damp places, thimbleberries ripen in July, although if you are lucky you can sometimes find them as late as August in lower elevations.
Thimbleberry photo
Summer, Año Nuevo Trail, Butano State Park

Thimbleberry photo
Summer, Lost Creek Loop Trail, Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Thimbleberry photo
Spring, Sneath Lane Trail, Sweeney Ridge

Thimbleberry photo
Summer, North Peak Access Road, McNee Ranch State Park


Thimbleberry photo
Spring, Hazelnut Trail, San Pedro Valley Park

Thimbleberry photo
Spring, Estero Trail, Point Reyes National Seashore

Thimbleberry photo
Spring, Purisima Creek Trail, Purisima Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Thimbleberry photo
Summer, Pomponio Trail, Memorial County Park

Thimbleberry photo
Summer, Thornewood Open Space Preserve

Thimbleberry photo
Spring, Long Ridge Trail, Long Ridge Open Space Preserve