Shirley Canyon Wildflowers
I’ve wanted to hike Shirley Canyon for a long time, but my hiking companion and I never got around to it until this year. It
Tag: Placer County
I like to hike! Here are my favorite wildflower hikes (and other special places), with some photos of what I found there.
Martis Creek Wildlife Area
The Martis Creek Wildlife Area has a surprising variety of native wildflowers early in the season. This is an easy trail near the Truckee airport.
Hidden Meadow Wildflowers
Barker Pass is a wonderful area near Lake Tahoe where you can find multiple spots for viewing summer wildflowers. My favorite spot is Hidden Meadow, which is
Page Meadows Wildflowers
Page Meadows is a WONDERFUL place to hike to see wildflowers in the Lake Tahoe area. It is easy to reach, there isn’t a lot
Onion Valley Wildflowers
Onion Valley is a fen near the Emigrant Gap area in Placer County that has an interesting variety of wildflowers. We visited this area in
Elizabethtown Meadows Wildflowers
Elizabethtown Meadows is a very easy trail that leads to a wonderful meadow full of wildflowers. It is easy to reach, near Truckee, CA, and it
Barker Pass Wildflowers
Barker Pass is located in the Lake Tahoe area, and it is a very reliable location for wildflowers. You can find wildflowers right along the road,
Mountain Quarries Bridge Trail
The Mountain Quarries Bridge trail is one of the easier hikes you can take. It is a short but pleasant spring hike across an old