Hike Through A Sea Of Poppies Along The Bajada Trail In Arizona
California gets all the credit for its springtime poppy blooms, but Arizona’s are pretty spectacular, too! One of the best places to see the eye-popping gilded flowers is along the Bajada Trail at South Mountain Preserve. The hills are blanketed in a sea of gold that extends far as you can see, and it’s easily one of the best wildflower hikes in Arizona.
The moderately challenging hike can be enjoyed year-round, but it's especially gorgeous in the springtime.
The bloom typically lasts through the end of the season, so you have a good three months to take in the jaw-dropping scenery.
You'll feel like you've stepped into The Wizard of Oz as you stroll through the colorful fields. Forget walking in a winter wonderland - spring wonderlands are just as (if not more) magical.
Reflect on how you can get a fresh start this season while you frolic through the flowers, letting their intoxicating aroma fill your nose and leave you in a state of utter bliss.
Instead, you'll enjoy a gradual ascent before heading back down the way you came. Without expending too much energy on the hike itself, you'll have plenty left over to take in the jaw-dropping mountain views!
When you combine the pastel sky with the gilded blanket of poppies on the ground, the result is a scene that will render you forever changed.
The park is in the heart of the city, yet it feels like a whole different world.
Visit the hike’s page on AllTrails for more information.
Have you ever hiked the Bajada Trail in the spring? If so, what did you think of the poppies? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! For more breathtaking wildflower hikes in Arizona to check out this spring, give our previous article a read.
Address: Bajada Trail, Bajada Trl, Phoenix, AZ, USA
