Bay Area Hiking to see the sea of lupines
The lupines are in full bloom on the hills in the Bay Area which you can admire while hiking. The spot where these flowers bloom in the Bay Area varies every year, and this year it is in the hills behind Berkeley.
Once you park, you can see the trail entrance on the right. Ten minutes into the walk on the trail, you will see a small slope filled with clumps of lupines (Picture 4). Another 15-minute walk, and you can take a closer picture with a hillside filled with lupines (Picture 1). This spot offers a good angle for a selfie if you want one with the flowers.
The view from the top of the hill is amazing. On one side you can see a bright blue reservoir and lush green slopes, and on the other, you can see the skyline of San Francisco obscured in the fog. There's also a small patch of lupines nearby.
The lupines on the hill are different than what I've seen before. They used to be all clustered closely together, but here the flowers are scattered in bunches, like little tufts of grass. This is beneficial if you want to walk into the clusters to take offset photos without having to worry about stepping on the flowers. However, most lupines grow on steep slopes, so instead of taking selfies, it may be more fitting to climb the hill and enjoy the flowers.
About 70% of this trail is shaded by trees, but it can get pretty hot so be mindful about sun protection and staying hydrated. The beginning of the trail is quite rocky and uneven, so sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. You can bring your dog, but strollers are not practical.
The beginning of the hike is on the Big Springs Trail, and after about 20 minutes you'll reach the Seaview trail.
📍Big Springs Trail (37.8903384, -122.2319173)
📍Seaview Trail (37.8989848, -122.2409265)
🅿️ Tilden Regional Park - Big Springs Trail Parking Lot （S Park Dr, Orinda）
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