Man this year is sliding by quick; I can’t believe we’re into February already. Soon it’s gonna to be time when the wildflowers start to bloom in the desert around here. I’m not usually the type of guy that goes out of my way to take photos of flowers but the Sonoran desert puts on an incredible display each spring and it’s perfect for landscape photography.
Wildflowers at Pass Mountain Near Phoenix
There are trails in the Superstitions and around Tucson where it looks like you are walking through a florist there are so many flowers. You don’t even have to travel far to see them. There are even wildflowers blooming along the trails at South Mountain Park in Phoenix or in the Cave Creek area north of town. Most of the time I see Mexican Gold Poppies, Brittlebush, Lupines, and I even see blooms on some of the species of cacti. Coming from the northeast, it’s always amazed me seeing so many colors and varieties of plants in the desert.
Some of the trails to hike in the upcoming months are the Peralta Trail and Massacre Grounds Trails in the Superstitions as well as the Romero Canyon Trailand several trails around Sabino Canyon near Tucson. These are great day hikes because not only are you going to have awesome photo opportunities along the trail but the temperatures are absolutely perfect for hiking this time of year.
Feel free to contact us if you have a question about where to see the wildflowers this spring, we’re happy to help.
Tags: desert wildflowers, Phoenix Hiking, Superstition Mountains day hikes, Tucson Hiking, wildflower hikes
