Escudilla Mountainwildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Escudilla Mountain · September
- Wildflowers on the Mogollon Rim · May–Oct
276days to the next wildflowers seasonusually Jul 1–Aug 31
Next 7 days
Flood WatchFlood Watch issued September 27 at 6:35PM MST until September 29 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ- Windy · winds up to 21 mphToday, Wednesday
- Rain likely · up to 99% chanceToday, Tonight, Tuesday, Tuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:14 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests through the year
- Wildflowers on the Mogollon RimNowMay–Oct
- Spring wildflowersMay
- Summer rains beginJul
- Peak wildflowersAug
Best spots around Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
- Rim Lake Vista Trail (Trail 622)3.5 miles along the Mogollon Rim with sunny rocky wildflower habitat; easy trails at Woods Canyon Lake too
- State Highway 261 grasslandsNearly 20 miles of rolling grasslands at about 9,000 ft from Springerville to Big Lake; stop anywhere
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rim Lakes Recreation Area (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Springerville-Big Lake Sub-alpine Grasslands (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Toolbox Draw wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in 2027?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Jul 1–Aug 31. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
Is it blooming in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 276 days (usually Jul 1–Aug 31).
When is the best time?
July and August, when summer rains green up the land. On the Rim you can find some wildflowers from late May to early October.Sources: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rim Lakes Recreation Area (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) ↗ (opens in a new tab), US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Springerville-Big Lake Sub-alpine Grasslands (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is lightning a concern?
Yes. The Mogollon Rim is very lightning-prone; storms are most frequent in mid-afternoon from early July through mid-September, so get off the rim when they build.Source: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Rim Lakes Recreation Area (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What should I bring?
Warm layers even in summer: storms can drop temperatures sharply and hypothermia is possible.Source: US Forest Service, Celebrating Wildflowers: Springerville-Big Lake Sub-alpine Grasslands (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
Rim Lake Vista Trail (Trail 622): 3.5 miles along the Mogollon Rim with sunny rocky wildflower habitat; easy trails at Woods Canyon Lake too; State Highway 261 grasslands: nearly 20 miles of rolling grasslands at about 9,000 ft from Springerville to Big Lake; stop anywhere.
What is Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests like through the year?
Spring wildflowers (May), Summer rains begin (Jul), Peak wildflowers (Aug) and Wildflowers on the Mogollon Rim (May–Oct).