The trail through Sand Canyon runs along the Sand Canyon Creek.

Mojave Lupine lines the Sand Canyon Creek

A few Ground Cherry Trees are found roughly 1 mile from the trail head.

A close up of the Ground Cherry Tree Flower

The Desert Paintbrush. Not as abundant as many of the other flowers in Sand Canyon. But they are there.

Mojave Thistle can be found nearing the 2 mile mark from the trail head.

Up close and personal with the Mojave Thistle – Photo courtesy of Meghan Mattern

Fremont’s Pincushion (Chaenactis fremontii) is in abundance along the creek.

Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)

Close up of the Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)

Flat-Leaf Phacelia

A number of Pink Beavertail Cactus are in bloom thought the canyon. The largest quantity can be seen near the beginning of the trail head.