Fresno County Blossom Trail
The 2021 Fresno County Blossom Trail is starting to wind down! If you haven't checked out the Blossom Trail yet, this is your last chance to drive past the pink and white fluttering petals before it is gone the rest of the year.
Fresno is known for its agricultural production and you will find some of the largest Ag companies here. Fruits and nuts are just some of the crops we produce, so it is no surprise that there are miles and miles of Almond Orchards. With that being said, during the late winter months, these almond orchards along with oranges, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apples prepare to fruit and start to show their bloom. These fruits will be then harvested during Fall.
Things To Know About The Fresno Blossom Trail
The Fresno County Blossom Trail is known for its panoramic view of the orchard blooms. This almost 70-mile scenic drive of pink and white petal blooms showcases the rich agricultural lands of the valley. Tourists and photographers travel to get a glimpse of these snow-like petals falling on the ground.
Location: Click here for the map!
When to visit: Temperature and rainfall do play a part in the blooming of the blooms. The season typically begins in Mid-February but starts to wind down in mid-March. They typically only last about three short weeks. I recommend planning your visit for late February/very early March.
Tips when visiting the Fresno Blossom Trail:
Start at the Simonian Farms and grab something from the local market to snack on before driving around.
There are Blossom Trail Signs and arrows but some of them are faded and hard to spot so make sure to screenshot this map, courtesy of Fresno County Office of Tourism.
Plan your bathroom breaks because there are not many bathrooms around. It is literally miles of fields.
Rosy petals are peach and nectarine petals, Pinks are apricot blossoms, and snow whites are almonds, plums, and apples.
Many orchards are being guarded by a farm dog, please do not bring your furbaby — or when you do, keep them on a leash.
Orchards along the blossom trail are private property, and may not be open to the public. We all love a good photo, but please be respectful, especially of any posted signs and do not liter.
There are quite a bit of bees in the orchard, but they play a big role. Stay out of their way and don't hurt them! :)
Bring allergy medicine &/or eyedrops. If you are like me and is sensitive to the pollen, this may cause sneezing and watery eyes.
For more information, visit goblossomtrail.com. Enjoy!
