This is the BEST park for Driving Tours and ADA accessibility trails with flowers. At mile marker 200 Silly Mountain is usually covered with Mexican gold poppies and purple lupines, and yellow brittlebush. Gonzales Pass at 218 mile marker is usually breathtaking. This park has a Visitors Center, ADA accessible trails. Behind the Park - Picket Post mountain behind the park is covered with Mexican Goldpoppies.
Different flowers bloom at different temperature and soil conditions.
Flowers in sand dunes are much different than those in the mountains. This book also tells the rainfall patterns and temperatures that affect wildflower blooms. Bring plenty of water and a picnic lunch. Bring a camera and lots of film. A magnifying glass will let you see the flowers up close.