Accessible Features at Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve SNR

Accessible Features at California State Parks | Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve SNR | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions

Overview

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve was established to protect and perpetuate outstanding displays of native wildflowers, particularly the California Poppy, the state flower. Seven miles of trails wind gently through wildflower fields. Wildflower blooms occur from March through May. The peak viewing period is Mid-April. The best poppy display is when the temperature is over 70°F and the wind is less than 10 mph. The reserve is located 15 miles west of Highway 14 near the city of Lancaster. Phone (661) 724-1180 for more information.

Trails

The Tehachapi Vista Point Trail is a 0.64 mile accessible loop trail experience through poppy and high desert vegetation. Along the trail there are 2 overlooks with benches and several benches periodically along the trail. The trail surface is concrete. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is located in the main parking lot and the trail begins near the visitor center.

Trail Name	Running Slope	Cross Slope	Trail Width	Trail Surface
Tehachapi Vista Point Trail	5% Average	1% Average	5 FT Average	Concrete & Boardwalk
Tehachapi Vista Point Trail	7% Maximum	2% Maximum	4 FT Minimum	Concrete & Boardwalk

Exhibits/Programs

The Visitor Center is open during the wildflower season from sunrise to sunset. It is generally accessible, including restrooms. Five designated accessible parking spaces include one van space. The 400-foot-long path from the parking area to the Visitor Center is usable, but assistance may be required with slopes in one section.

Other Information

A manually operated wheelchair is available for check out at the Visitor Center during the wildflower season. Call the park for more information.

To request an update to this page, please contact the Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.