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Poppy Field in Mantua, Utah
The poppies are blooming in Mantua and Alpine. The ideal time to see poppies in Utah is during late May or early June. Due to the cooler than normal temperatures in May, the poppies are still in full bloom this year.
Mantua is approximately 62 miles north of Salt Lake City. The poppy field is easily accessible by car. You will be able to see the poppies from your vehicle, but is only a very short walk (no hiking) from parking area to the poppies.
How to get there: from Salt Lake City, drive north on I-15 and take the 362 exit for Brigham City. On highway 89, you will take the Mantua exit. You will see signs for the Box Elder Campground. You will begin to see an abundance of poppies along the side of the road, and you may believe that you have reached the poppy field. However, the field is just a little bit further, and is much larger. Continue to drive until to reach the first stop sign – then take a left. Proceed until you see a fork in the road. Turn right at the fork and drive until you see the poppies.
Alpine is located approximately 32 miles south of Salt Lake City. The poppy trail is located inside Lambert Park. Lambert Park is a 255 acre park, with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and for horses. There are some designated camping areas.
How to get there: From Salt Lake City, drive south on I-15 to exit 284 to Alpine/Highland. Drive east (towards the mountains) for five miles. Turn left at the stoplight in Highland which is Main Street (you will see a Chevron gas station at the northeast corner of the intersection). Drive north for 2 miles into Alpine past the 4-way stop at 200 North to 300 North. Turn right and go a few blocks to Alpine Blvd. Go left and you will shortly see the LDS church at 1125 N Alpine Blvd. If you are planning to mountain bike or hike the trails, you can park your vehicle on the road near the church but not in the church parking lot. Maps for the trails are below.
Poppies in Lambert Park, Alpine, Utah.
An alternative option if you prefer to shorten the hike is to drive closer to the poppy field, by continuing on Alpine Blvd. north of the church until Grove Drive. Turn right and follow Grove Dr to Box Elder Dr. Turn right and Box Elder Drive connects with Box Elder Circle. Turn right again and park where the pavement ends and turns into a gravel road. You can park before the warning sign which states “motorized vehicles not allowed.” Follow the gravel road about one block and the small trail to the Poppies goes left and is approximately 300 feet to the Poppies.
Although the poppies are dominant at this time, look for a variety of other flowers in the field. You will also find the remains of the summer home of George Cannon Lambert.
Remains of the summer home of George Cannon Lambert.
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