Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is a well-maintained wooded trail park in Lancaster, CA. This reserve provides a unique hiking experience for its visitors. The elevation gain of the trail is 446 feet to 593 feet. The wildflower season lasts from mid-February through May, with several wildflowers forming a color mosaic that varies daily. This reserve is perfect for exploring the California Poppy Reserve and experience the orange beauty. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve offers eight miles of desert grassland walking trails, convenient picnic tables, and a serene, spectacular view of the San Gabriel Mountains. Active recreation, such as walking, hiking, running, and wildlife watching, will be permitted.
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• Picnic Shelters
• Restroom Amenities
• Water Facilities Available.
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ANTELOPE VALLEY CALIFORNIA POPPY RESERVE REVIEWS
Even when there aren't poppies blooming, this is a fantastic place to find and ideal for birding. There are numerous trails. We saw plenty of horned larks, meadow larks, and lark sparrows. If you take the money trails, you can get solitude even in the middle of the day. There are bugs in some areas, even when it's windy, so long sleeves and long pants are better. Strangely, the bugs seem to favor light colors.
Beautiful trails to walk. Flowers galore when we went. It's windy, bring a jacket. There is a visitor center that has neat info on the area and interesting displays. There are volunteers and rangers available for questions as well. No food or drink is sold in the park, so bring your own.
Incredible hiking trails full of all of the wild flowers you could imagine this year! We got there at 730am and the park was already busy. $10 to get in and worth it in every way. Definitely stay on the trails as to not damage the flowers or disturb any wildlife.
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Prime Desert Woodland Preserve is a 3 miles of extensive, scenic trails of natural reserve preserve in Lancaster, California. The preserve was established in 1985. The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve has an area of 120 acres of total land. This scenic location within an urban area has allowed visitors to learn about animals and plants. They also have a moonlight hike once a month, which talks about the constellations. Prime Desert Woodland Preserve is a great place to enjoy a pleasant walk right before sunset among desert plants that help hide cottontails, jackrabbits, and squirrels. Their new exhibition includes the important areas historically covered by the center, such as fauna, flora, geology, and residential peoples.
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• Provides Free Admission
• Serene Atmosphere
• Enjoyable Experience.
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PRIME DESERT WOODLAND PRESERVE REVIEWS
Beautiful natural area with easy walking trails. Lots of wildlife active and beautiful Joshua Trees to make you smile. I arrived around 1245 and it was recess time at the school adjacent. Not a bad thing for me but if you're looking for peace and quiet, it might distract you. I enjoyed all of the interesting art pieces scattered throughout. There was seating evenly spaced along the trails offering good views and a choose-your-own route kind of theme. Overall, I had a great time and will return. I couldn't figure it out but some areas of the part have A Lot of broken glass... It was fairly weathered so it's been there for some time. Does this keep people from making trails or is it neglect? Just curious!
The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve is a nice smaller preserve located in the middle of Lancaster. There are a few short loop trails you can hike which offer a variety of desert flora and Joshua Trees, as well as a few art pieces. Worth a pit stop if passing by.
This place is beautiful. The trails are clean and not too difficult. There is a lot of signage so you won’t get lost. It has art and bathrooms and plenty of parking.
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Saddleback Butte State Park is one of the well-established State parks in Southern California in greater Lancaster, CA. The trail's total length is 2.5 miles, and a loop trail type. The trail's elevation gain is 912 feet, and it is considered an easy trail. The best time to visit is Springtime (February through May), when wildflowers are inclined to show a beautiful color. You can enjoy a breathtaking 360º view across the Antelope Valley and the Mojave Desert to the east. The park features a picnic area and campground with tables and BBQs. The hiking trails go to the top for a spectacular view. Saddleback Butte State Park Trail features hands-on exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the area.
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• Picnic Tables Available
• Dogs Allowed
• Relaxing Atmosphere.
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$6 per vehicle
$5 with seniors
$3 for disabled
CAMPING/NIGHT USE
$20 per site per night
$18 with seniors
$10 for disabled
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$10 (credit cards only)
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SADDLEBACK BUTTE STATE PARK TRAIL REVIEWS
Saddleback Butte State Park is a nice smaller State Park with a day use area, a campground, and a few miles of trails. The days use area has sheltered picnic areas which are great in the hot summer or on windy days. There is a half mile loop trail near the day use area, and about a three mile out and back hike to the peak of Saddleback Butte. At the peak are 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape on a clear day and a possiblity of seeing some unique aircraft from the nearby air force base.
Learned about this park after seeing it marked on a map. Took some time to do some 4 wheeln' and made our way to the park. Lots of Joshua Trees that make for a pretty sight, with snow in the background on the San Gabriel Mtns. Was told by the ranger that there are spring wildflowers when there is enough winter rain. Not a lot of rain this year, so not many flowers. A couple of short tails to do and a long hike. We just did a short trail. Still, a nice out of the way park.
This is such a nice little desert to camp. Also nice for hiking, some really cool wildlife out there. Be sure to pack water and sunscreen before you hike thought the sun is blistering hot in the summer. Pics are mine and are Copyright.
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