Stirring up a big buzz for a small town, the cars lined up Lake Street. From news vans to dog-walkers, people flocked through the grassy paths of Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore, California. Their mission: a snap in happiness-inducing poppy fields.
I’ve been chasing the California Super Bloom myself, and found this to be one of my favorite spots.
In this post:
- My best photo of the California Super Bloom
- General Overview of Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore, California — Spring 2017
- How to get to Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore
- A comparison between the super bloom flowers in Lake Elsinore and Anza Borrego Springs
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The photos in this post are a collaboration between myself @StephBeTravel and @EmilioMag
How to get to Walker Canyon, Lake Elsinore CA
Whether you are coming from San Diego or Los Angeles, take the 15 Freeway and exit Lake Street. Turn away from the city — directing yourself to the obvious trails off the road.
Consider a routed hike up the mountain — thriving with wellness and beauty.
Alternatively, descend off-the-beaten path… beyond the first trail … to a canyon less wandered (pictured).
Photos at Walker Canyon, Lake Elsinore
Per usual, sunrise is the best time to shoot, but as the day gets brighter, the sky gets bluer!
Sporadic purple flowers within the fields.
You’ll notice that Lake Elsinore has yellow, white and purple flowers… in addition to orange poppies.
Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore Vs. Anza Borrego Springs, California
For those of you who follow my adventures on Instagram and Snapchat, you know that I’ve explored the California super bloom in both Lake Elsinore and Anza Borrego Springs.
The “best” location depends on what you’re looking for.
Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore has more dense, full fields. There are more flowers and more hills to explore. These are a bit random — just off the highway in the middle of no where.
Anza Borrego was great for a a picnic because there were so many empty spots to lay down a throw.
(You don’t want to put a blanket over live flowers… that would destroy the fields!)
Anza Borrego has less flowers, however, it has a folk town nearby and full campgrounds.
Anza Borrego also has some great mountains.
Pick fallen flowers, not from stems.
A friendly, public service announcement that it is illegal to pick flowers. Choose from those fallen for your photos. As they say, take only memories, leave only footprints :)
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Great idea to do comparison and of course I love your writing :)
Thanks! I would have liked to list multiple spots, but I haven’t checked out enough Super Bloom destinations. So much fun traveling with you!
WOW! This looks absolutely stunning! I love how your posts are for places off the beaten track – not just more of the same old places.
Heya Buddy
Great Blog…with informative content !!!! Please do share about other states in North America as well!!!!
First off, the photos look astoundingly surreal and out of this world! It’s like the sceneries were only captured to be viewed on a movie screen! The beautiful art of nature plus great photography equals these masterpieces! Thank you for sharing these beautiful places with us even though it’s only through virtual but you made us inspired and motivated to work our asses off to even just visit these places!
Great post! Thank you for sharing your experiences in California tour its is very inspiring me.
This sounds amazing! I’ve had super blooms on my bucket list for some time. I’ll have to add this one too! Thanks for the suggestion and the beautiful pics!