Best Places to See Wildflowers in Grand Junction
Grand Junction is home to many natural wonders, but nothing brightens up the community like our wildflowers. The spring and summer months offer the perfect opportunity to see a wide variety of blooms. From apple blossoms to blue columbine—if you’re looking to get up close and personal with the plants that are native to our beautiful state, leave it to the Janice Burtis Team to guide you in the right direction.
Keep reading to discover the best places to find wildflowers in the Grand Junction area.
Canyon Rim Trail (Colorado National Monument) | Visit Here
This beautiful hiking trail offers a myriad of beautiful blossoms and blooms ranging from early-spring cacti blossoms to an array of cliffside wildflowers. The Colorado National Monument is home to over 100 species of native wildflowers such as evening primrose, prickly pear, and gilia blossoms.
Lands End Road (Grand Mesa) | Visit Here
This road is part of a larger byway that offers plenty of views when it comes to nature’s wonders—however, Lands End is perfect for a romantic drive in the late spring and early summer months when the byway wildflowers are in bloom. On this drive, you’ll also find fantastic views that range from the rusty desert to glistening lakes and lily ponds.
Rabbit Valley (McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area) | Visit Here
Located thirty miles west of Grand Junction, the Rabbit Valley Recreation Area is an expanse of 24 square miles of high-mountain desert terrain. The wildflowers that grow here offer a burst of color from the desert landscape in the summer months. Under the protection of The Bureau of Land Management, you can find stunning blooms of mariposa lily, double bladderpod, globemallow, Jones’ blue star, and grand buckwheat.
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens | Visit Here
Want to see more than just wildflowers? Take a trip to the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens where you will find over 600 exotic tropical plants from around the world. This stunning conservatory is always in bloom with various fauna and even holds events during the summer months. Take a look into their concert series if you’d like to spend an evening listening to music among the summer blooms.
East Orchard Mesa | Visit Here
If you’re interested in seeing more than just wildflowers, we recommend visiting the orchards around Grand Junction for their beautifully pink spring blossoms. There are rows of fruit trees for miles that offer a sea of pink once winter melts into spring. It’s truly a sight you won’t want to miss!
Day-Trip Views
Do you want to make a little daytrip for your quest for spring flowers? Consider visiting Crested Butte and the Alpine Loop areas. Both these natural wonders are around 3 hours away, but you will find more than just stunning blooms at these gorgeous locations. Consider a camping trip to visit all the wonderful hikes Crested Butte has to offer; or buckle-in for one of the most colorful drives in Colorado at the Alpine Loop.
Also, here are some of the best Grand Junction hikes that offer an up-close view of some of the best wildflower meadows around!
Here at the Janice Burtis Team, we know how special the Western Slope is! Each season is unique and offers a variety of activities and viewing opportunities. Reach out to our team when planning your next trip to Grand Junction!