Savoring the Poppy Super Bloom, Walker Canyon, Lake Elsinore, CA

So glad I made the drive, not 1ce, but twice for this epic poppy bloom. How many times in our lifetimes does nature serve up such a spectacular treat? (Yes, I’ve experienced super blooms before, a couple years ago in Anza Borrego and way back when in Gorman, CA, but for me their magnificence never gets old.) You’ll have to pardon the abundance of pictures, I can’t help myself!

BTW, Walker Canyon is a 3.5 mile fire road out & back route in the Temescal Mountains. There’s a gradual incline, it’s perfect for trail running. The Temescal Creek flows through the bottom of the canyon. If you look closely you can see it from the trail and if you’re lucky, you might here it’s lovely musical melody too.

The downside of the super bloom? Too many humans, of course. Way, way too many humans and cars. They’re calling the Poppy Apocalypse and Flower Armageddon.  But I am happy to see people getting outside and enjoying nature. (Not happy to see people trampling it though.)

 

Day 2 – Spent my St. Patrick’s Day morning immersed in a flower rainbow 

 

To add to the amazing spectacle, there’s a painted lady butterfly migration going on right now too!

As always, happy trails to you. Let me know which pics you like better  – day 1 or 2?

Getting there: Lake Street off the 15 freeway, Lake Elsinore