Green, verdant hills await you.
It’s February in Paso Robles, and that means wide, expansive landscapes filled with rich greens in anticipation of spring wildflowers. This is when wildflowers start to reveal themselves. This is when tourist season is at its slowest, trails at their lowest-capacity and Paso Robles is just priming itself for another pumping tourism season.
This is February hiking in Paso Robles.
Now that your New Year’s resolution has been made, holiday cheer had and your inkling to welcome in springtime awaits, it’s time to de-crud those old hiking boots and hit the trail.
Here are 10 things that make February hiking in Paso Robles fantastic:
Green, green, green
Green, green, green – everywhere you look, it’s green. For non-native or those living in cityscapes, it can be downright inspiring. With 2022 having an early but ample rain totals, Paso Robles hills such as Peachy Canyon, Willow Creek District and Kiler Canyon are greening up. Hiking in Paso Robles during spring offers the chance to see these magnificent hills in growing beauty during the “greening up” that’s in full splendor.
Catch those early wildflowers
Paso Robles wildflowers can be glimpsed as early as February with the first showing of California poppies and lupine in areas like the Adelaida District in west Paso Robles around Lake Nacimiento. Seize hold of February from a wildflower perspective and be the first to partake in what’s promising to be another super-bloom of a wildflower year. Carrizo Plain National Monument has long been known as one of the world’s wonders of wildflower amazement: catch it early in February during the right weather conditions.
Escape Paso Robles crowds
Paso Robles is a worldwide tourism destination – and Paso Robles is a rugged hiking destination. Despite being authentic California, Paso Robles as a city can also be quite crowded with tourists. January and February tend to be down-times for local hoteliers and restaurants. Trails are no different. Sanctuary can be sought during the February lulls along Paso Robles hiking trails. While you might be missing those warmer summer temperatures, you won’t be missing the tranquility of hiking the beautiful Central Coast in areas like Three Oaks Preserve in Atascadero all by yourself.
Romance on the Paso Robles hiking trail
February is the month for Valentine’s: and what could make a relationship more exciting than a good afternoon spent hiking and recreating? Paso Robles captures the heart. Its hiking trails can do the same for you. Romance your next adventure while hiking in Paso Robles and combine the allure of wine country with the healthy living approach of trail hiking in areas like the Salinas River Walk or a bit more rugged off-trail in the Big Sandy Wildlife Recreation Area.