Kinnikinnik 

Located on the east side of the trail near marker #3, Kinnikinnik (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), a low-profile evergreen shrub with reddish bark and leathery leaves, produces pinkish-white urn shaped flowers that yield orange or red berries. Arctostaphylos (Greek) and uva-ursi (Latin) both mean "bear's grape". Bears love them, however no bears are known to reside on Tubbs Hill. Kinnikinnik berries are edible but bitter  Note: Berry eating and all other activities, including hiking, rock climbing, swimming, etc, will be at "your own risk".

The Indian word "Kinnikinnik" was applied to many tobacco substitutes but frequently to this species. Both Indians and early settlers made a smoking mixture by combining the dried leaves of this plant with the dry inner bark of Red-osier Dogwood. Tannin was obtained from the leaves to dry pelts.

 

Near Trail Marker #3 a "breakwater" can be seen. It cuts down on the wakes and makes the dock and launch area smoother to navigate.