WILDFLOWER WALKS

WalksWILDFLOWER

Effortlessly reaching for the sunlight, wildflowers vividly transform the landscape with evidence that Spring is here. Bees and butterflies excitedly spread their wings and fly over to greet their fresh and vibrant friends. We invite you to enjoy this enchanting seasonal experience and surround yourself in one or many of the expansive fields of wildflowers that cover our local terrain. May you find any experience in nature especially one filled with wildflowers adds a spring in your step.

LAKE TAHOE AREA

Lake Forest Beach

near Tahoe City take an easy walk on the beach while enjoying Lupines, Buttercups, and more. Catch views of Lake Tahoe in the background.

Big Meadow

from South Lake Tahoe it’s near Luther Pass (easy 1.5 mile to the meadow, or moderate 6.5 to Round Lake, and 8 to Dardanelles Lake). Fields of wildflowers cover the landscape with Paintbrush, Mule’s Ear, Lupine, and more.

Meiss Meadow and Winnemucca Lake

on the Carson Pass Highway 88 (easy 4-8 mile options). Enjoy fields of Wild Iris, Variety of Larkspur, Lupine, Mule's Ear, Paintbrush, and more.

Galena Falls

a top Mount Rose (easy 4.5 mile or moderate 6.5 mile hike) featuring a waterfall. Landscape blanketed with Lupine, Monkey Flower, Paintbrush, and many more.

RENO-SPARKS AREA

Huffaker Hills

in South Reno take a scenic walk around twin hills and keep a look out for Mule's Ears, Lilys and sweeping views of Mount Rose and Reno

Hidden Valley

between Sparks and Reno this acreage includes desert trails with Paintbrush, Mule's Ears and more. Wild horses roam these hills so be sure to close the gate and give them space.

Hunter Creek Trail

west of Reno towards Mount Rose (easy 6.5 mile hike). Landscape covered in wildflowers and includes a spectacular waterfall.

CARSON-DOUGLAS AREA Kings Canyon Trail

west of Carson City (easy 1 mile or further options). Desert terrain with yellow and pink Monkeyflower, Desert Peach, Prickly Poppy, and more. Featuring a waterfall and more waterfalls with an off-trail adventure.

SACRAMENTO AREA

Folsom Lake

near Beeks Bight parking area within a brief stroll enjoy a delightful Lupine Superbloom.

Cronan Ranch

near Auburn and Pilot Hill easy walk to moderate hike – tons of trail options. California Golden Poppies blanket the land as far as the eye can see.

Stevens Trail

near Colfax (moderate 8 mile hike). Enjoy endless hillsides covered in varied types of wildflowers with the North Fork American River as the backdrop.

Worth the drive Muir Woods

near the Bay Area (easy walk to moderate hike – endless trail options) preserved by John Muir. Varied terrain covered with Goldfields, Scarlet, Seep Monkey, Bleeding Heart, and more.

North Table Mountain

near Oroville (easy walk). Marvel over a large rock formed like a table covered in wildflowers. Literally a ‘table of wildflowers.’