Plant species vary across a rainfall gradient that extends from the east end of the Pedal Path to the west end. However Highway 118, which runs from Alpine to Terlingua, makes for an incredible scenic wildflower drive during the spring. Poppies are also plentiful along Lost Dog Wash trail in the preserve’s southern section. 623-932-3811, www.maricopacountyparks.net . Something about knowing a plant’s name and story changes your experience with it and heightens your appreciation. Chimney Rock Trail is another wildflower hotspot with a short 1.6-mile trail near the Point Reyes Lighthouse. A tool on iNaturalist.org and its app allows observers to report wildflowers across the state, helping you find where wildflowers have been spotted in your area. For me, learning about a new wildflowers is like making a new friend. $7 per vehicle. Gateway Trailhead offers access to wildflower sightings on Horseshoe Loop and Gateway Trail Loop.

The paved Alpine Pedal Path has three main access points including Juniper Point, Stanfield Cutoff, the Discovery Center and Serrano Campground. A few areas in the park have day-use fees, but the majority of the park is open to the public and offers free hiking, camping, site-seeing, and of course, wildflower viewing. Gateway Trailhead offers access to wildflower sightings on Horseshoe Loop and Gateway Trail Loop. The listings below are links to parks and other public lands with good wildflower viewing. Hungry Valley SVRA has self-guided tours of the prime viewing areas; both road …

Submit photos of plants for identification. Submit sightings of wildflowers. Poppies are also plentiful along Lost Dog Wash trail in the preserve’s southern section.
The Carrizo Plain is one of California's least-visited sights, but the wildflower displays that follow a rainy winter there are some of the state's best. Get the group together at the Bear Valley Visitor Center, the primary information hub, to get your bearings.

But probably the best part about the spring wildflower blooms are those big, showy blankets of flowers where the ground is exploding with color. The Carrizo Plain is between US Highway 101 and Interstate 5 near the town of McKittrick. During that time, docents lead tours to see them. Details: 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear. Wildflowers are best to bloom in the lowest elevations, making the Las Vegas valley the perfect place to see some of the most riveting arrays of flowers this spring. Trek the Taliesin Overlook off of the main trail for blooms and a scenic view. The best wildflower viewing occurs during the months of May through July however, there are a variety of shrubs and perennial herbs that continuously bloom along the trail year-round.

Location: Central Washington, near Yakima Length: 9.2 miles (with shorter options) Cacti blooms at in spring.

An explosion of wildflowers gives shows at Abbotts Lagoon, a 3.2-mile hike on coastal bluffs above the Pacific Ocean. ... On a side note, last Friday, April 10th I went abalone diving and camping at Ocean Cove near Jenner, CA. Gold Hill Road near N Peace Valley Road Gorman, CA 93243 661.248.7007. The Indian Peaks Wilderness just beyond Nederland is home to sharp peaks, beautiful alpine lakes, and field of wildflowers. Santa Elena Canyon is a great spot to view spring flowers inside the park. Gateway Trailhead (E-D): 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale 85255 South Mountain Park Where to find the best wildflower blooms? Tips and resources for finding wildflower; Use the advanced search on Hiking Guide and trip reports to seek out the latest and greatest bloom.