TUSTIN, Calif.—Hiking trails along Peters Canyon Regional Park are filled with colorful arrays of wildflowers brought by intermittent rainstorms of California’s winter season.
“The strong showing of wildflowers this year is due to the recent heavy rainfall, in which the rain triggers wildflower seeds to germinate,” OC Parks Resource Specialist Kelley Brugmann told The Epoch Times. “Peters Canyon Regional Park offers great opportunities to enjoy wildflower blooms, beautiful views, and wildlife sightings, all on the same hike”
The last time the state saw a wildflower bloom of this caliber was in 2019, Brugmann said.
At Peters Canyon, hikers have the opportunity to see many different types of wildflowers, including blue-eyed grass, fiddlenecks, owl’s clover, lupine, morning glory, and California popcorn flowers, Brugmann said.
The bloom also brings into the park various types of birds looking for their next meal.
“[You] can spot cactus wrens, gnatcatchers, and rufous-crowned sparrows in the park’s coastal sage scrub and grasslands,” Brugmann said.
The park’s topography offers something for hikers of all levels of experience—from flat, casual strolls along creek beds to hilly climbs that lead to panoramic views.
Vibrant colors of yellow and green flowers appear along the steep inclines of a dirt trail in view of the 261-toll road.
Peters Canyon Regional Park has a front entrance, located in the city of Orange for a $3 parking fee, or in the City of Tustin with limited street parking.
The park is open from 7:00 a.m. to sunset.
