Northwest Wildflowers

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Wildflower Destinations in the Pacific Northwest

Modoc Plateau

early bloomsGillem Bluff

Siskiyou County, California

Modoc National Forest & Lava Beds N.M.

Elevation: 4290'-4600'   Activity: hiking

Peak wildflower bloom at Gillem Bluff is typically from late April through late June, but there may be some flowers blooming from early April until mid-July.*

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bloomingLava Beds National Monument

Siskiyou County, California

Elevation: 4060'-5070'   Activity: drive + hiking

Peak wildflower bloom at Lava Beds National Monument is typically from mid-April through mid-June, but there may be some flowers blooming from early April until the end of June.*

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.