[lacker]

This is the best year for wildflowers in the 15 years I have lived in California. If you live in San Francisco or the Silicon Valley area, now is a great time to go to parks like Edgewood. Especially if you are not usually a hiker but are interested in checking it out sometime - now is a great sometime.

My recommendation if you live in SF but never really hike too much: http://bahiker.com/southbayhikes/edgewood.html

[s0rce]

Or drive down to Carrizo plain! Bit of a trek but lots of fun to explore.

[mc32]

I thought the plain was best later toward the Summer. When is typically the best time down there?

[s0rce]

Now! Flowers are amazing we went down over the weekend. I'm guessing when it gets hot soon the flowers will wilt and the hills will turn brown. http://imgur.com/i2fOUPA

[mc32]

Thanks! If it weren't so far (past SLO) I'd go. I can imagine: https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=carizzo%20plain&sort=rel...

[shostack]

Any recommendations for good wildflower blooms in the mid Peninsula?

[jstandard]

GP's recommendation (Edgewood) is mid-peninsula.

[shostack]

Oh, perfect--you know I never realized how close that was to me since I'm near 280 in RWC. I'll have to check that out!

[jstandard]

It's a great park with a good range of trails. One rec is to get there before 9am if going on a weekend. Parking fills up quickly!