Saddleback Butte State Park Trail

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.