The bright gold of peaking willows, grasses and ferns becomes intensified at sunset at Mount San Jacinto State Park above Palm Springs, reports Southern California color spotter Naresh Satyan who scores a First Report.
Naresh reported the best color seems to be along the creek between Long Valley and Tamarack valley between 8500′ and 9000′, only a short walk from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway station.
He recommends taking the tram up to hike the mountains any time of year, though in autumn, the colors provide extra incentive.
Mount San Jacinto State Park, above Palm Springs (8,516′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
