Spring is hanging around a bit longer than normal this year. With June gloom in full swing, the wildflowers are the only sunshine there is right now in Orange County, especially in Santiago Oaks Regional Park.
Anaheim Hills
Category: Wildflower Hikes
Heading for the Hills
With spring in full swing, the hills are alive, simply bursting with wildflowers at every turn. Invasive Wild Mustard is here to stay, turning everything golden. I love nature hikes, and fortunately some of the best trails, are in my backyard, in South Orange County. The Cerro Rebal Trail, also called the Rollercoaster, begins just off Camino De Los Mares in San Clemente. I took the trail up a somewhat steep incline to the ridge, and along the way was surrounded by wildflowers. This is one of the best wildflower hikes in South Orange County, sandwiched between Dana Point, and San Clemente.
Sendero Loop
The Shasta Sendero Loop trail was steep, overgrown, and a bit muddy. I continued climbing uphill for about 500 more feet, amongst the wildflowers. The hills were golden, blooming with wild mustard, and dozens of other flowers. It is mid-March, and we have had a ton of rain. The mountains are full of snow, and we are having a superbloom.
Hiking the Ladera Ridge
Are you looking to go off the beaten path, while still remaining in civilization? This 4 mile hike over Ladera Ridge in Orange County may be for you.
Bernardo Mountain and Piedra Pintadas Trail at Lake Hodges
The trailhead for Bernardo Mountain is in San Dieguito River Park, by Lake Hodges. It's a 3-4 hour hike, and about 6 miles.
Serafina Hikes 