Mendocino's Gone Wildflowers

Spring Wildflowers in Mendocino County

05.05.2016
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Wait for it … wait for it … now! Winter rains delivered a gorgeous spring gift to Mendocino County: Wildflowers have gone bananas across its 90+ miles of pure coastline, 24 state and national parks, and hidden hiking trails! This spring some of Mendocino County’s secret spots look like rainbows, thanks to the vibrant flowers popping up all over. Add some water to your next wildflower hike at Lake Mendocino, a full oasis surrounded by trails decked in colorful flora.

Take the moderate 6-mile (round-trip) Shakota Trail on the west side for premium bloom spotting: Mariposa lilies blanket one particular meadow in May, and bald eagle sightings are a bonus. Combine wildflowers and wild views at Low Gap Park, where a 4-mile loop hike dazzles with monkey-flowers, larkspur, mission bells, hound’s tongue, and Ithuriel’s spear, along with a brilliant panorama of Ukiah Valley! Ready to go wildflowers? Go Mendocino County!

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