Poppies Galore!

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:48 pm

I finally had a chance to see some wildflowers. I woke up early on Saturday and took the long drive to Lake Elsinore. I wasn't aware at how popular this trailhead was. There was plenty of parking but it was a hot mess. I suggest going early to avoid the crowds.
There are lots of trails to hike around the hills. The popular one to start at is Walker Canyon/Lake.
There are quite a few steep trailis and rocks to climb.

Post by **tekewin** » Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:46 pm

Awesome!

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:32 am

Very nice!

Post by **tekewin** » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:51 pm

Who knew the Santa Ana Mountains could be beautiful?

It has overwhelmed poor Lake Elsinore. Half of LA came to visit.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:08 pm

tekewin wrote: Who knew the Santa Ana Mountains could be beautiful?

It has overwhelmed poor Lake Elsinore. Half of LA came to visit.

Yeah I heard. Did you see this? I went just in time before the shut down.

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Post by **tekewin** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:18 pm

Girl Hiker wrote:
tekewin wrote: Who knew the Santa Ana Mountains could be beautiful?

It has overwhelmed poor Lake Elsinore. Half of LA came to visit.
Yeah I heard. Did you see this? I went just in time before the shut down.

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Yeah, it became a mania. It is one of the most beautiful blooms around and far closer than the desert. I think there is a smaller poppy bloom in Silverado Canyon, probably not overrun (yet). Also, one over by UC Riverside.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:35 pm

tekewin wrote:
Girl Hiker wrote:
tekewin wrote: Who knew the Santa Ana Mountains could be beautiful?

It has overwhelmed poor Lake Elsinore. Half of LA came to visit.
Yeah I heard. Did you see this? I went just in time before the shut down.

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Yeah, it became a mania. It is one of the most beautiful blooms around and far closer than the desert. I think there is a smaller poppy bloom in Silverado Canyon, probably not overrun (yet). Also, one over by UC Riverside.

Do you have directions to either of those? I would love to go check out some more blooms. I work in Irvine so Riverside would be closer.
thanks

Post by **tekewin** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:52 pm

Girl Hiker wrote:
Do you have directions to either of those? I would love to go check out some more blooms. I work in Irvine so Riverside would be closer.
thanks

Don't have exact directions, I've just seen some photos. I think the Riverside poppies are on Box Springs Mountain, probably south side.

These are below Vulture Crags which can be reached via road hike from Santiago Canyon Road -> Santiago Truck Trail (~7 miles rt)

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:09 am

tekewin wrote:
Girl Hiker wrote:
Do you have directions to either of those? I would love to go check out some more blooms. I work in Irvine so Riverside would be closer.
thanks
Don't have exact directions, I've just seen some photos. I think the Riverside poppies are on Box Springs Mountain, probably south side.

These are below Vulture Crags which can be reached via road hike from Santiago Canyon Road -> Santiago Truck Trail (~7 miles rt)

Thanks. I will have to check it out. I am still searching for beautiful poppies wherever I can find them.