Introduction:
What? :
This blog post
is from April 2023 when we have a rainy winter that enable the supper-bloom.
Bitterwater Rd.,
is one of the best spots to view glorious displays of wildflowers supper-bloom in
Central California.
After my visit
to Carrizo Plain National Monument I drove north back to San Francisco and
decided to take this side road and enjoy the view of the colorful wildflowers blooming
along the road.
Where? :
The exact
location of this road is between highway 58 on the south and highway 41 on the
north.
The highway 58
junction with this side road is located 6.1 mile west of the entrance/exit of Carrizo
Plain National Monument.
Drive west 6.1
miles and turn right into the road.
From here the
road keep going for 31.5 miles north all the way to it junction with highway
41.
Google Map Link
When? :
The best time
to visit here is around spring, early/mid-April is probably the best month.
You should
visit here only after rainy winter that enable the desert supper bloom, in “regular”
year where there is not a lot of rain the flowers bloom is less impressive.
Due note 1: On all sides of
the road, it is a private land with open cuttle grazing so respect the private
ownership and do not trespass.
Due note 2: During supper-bloom
years weekends there are many people that are stopping here so do expect
congestion and maybe parking issues.
Due note 3: This is much
smaller compared to Carrizo Plain National Monument but the flowers here are
nice and colorful.
Due note 4: The road is condition
is mostly good but there are some short ruff sections and also cuttle rails on
the road so please drive slowly.
My thoughts:
I was on my way
back home after my visit at Carrizo Plain National Monument and decided to take
this sideroad and enjoy the flower blooming along my drive north.
I did not
regret this 30 minute of additional driving time, this is remote area with only
few cars and the hills cover with flowers were worth the extra time.
The visit:
The “visit” is
simple, drive north along the road, enjoy the rolling hills open view and stop on the side of the road for flower viewing.
Some of the
road sections pass through open cuttle grazing, please drive carefully and be carful
of cows on the road.
Please do not
cross any fences or respect signs indicating private property.
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