Loma Alta

Leader: Ann Elliott

Please sign up for this field trip on Meetup. Registration Link

A most colorful late season wildflower display can be found on the north slopes of Loma Alta. Let us hope that those north-facing slopes will still be in bloom, as the hillsides in the rest of Marin start to turn brown. If there are just a few flowers, we will just have to settle for the fantastic views of Marin and the North Bay.

The Loma Alta trail climbs steadily from Big Rock along Lucas Valley Road to the peak, a total of almost 1,000 feet over 2 miles. Much of the flower show is just up the hill from the road, so participants can just walk as far as they want and retrace their steps.

Plant List: Big Rock Trail Head to Loma Alta

Loma Alta, Marin County, Vernon Smith

Directions: Meet at the Big Rock trailhead, about five miles west of 101, on Lucas Valley Rd.

Bring: Water, a lunch, sunscreen. Dress in layers.    Rain cancels. Wouldn’t that be wonderful!

Email Ann Elliott with any questions

Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 530-521-4402

If you have not done so already, please sign the Waiver for Marin Chapter 2024.

Limit of 20. Registration opens May 1.