Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Guided walks & historic building tours. 1,298-acre state park since 1982 offering guided nature walks, hiking trails & historic ranch tours.

Redbud Trailhead

Redbud Trailhead

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Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest

Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest

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Conestoga Trailhead

Conestoga Trailhead

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Judge Davis Trailhead

Judge Davis Trailhead

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Cache Creek Access

Cache Creek Access

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Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park

Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park

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Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

Park with rough terrain & hiking. Park featuring rough forest & canyon terrain plus a five-mile hike to the top of Mount St. Helena.

Oat Hill Mine Trailhead

Oat Hill Mine Trailhead

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The Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest

Preserved redwood trees & trails. Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago.

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Campground & seasonal pool near wineries. Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space.

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Picnic facilities, hiking trails & tours. Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours.

Linda Falls

Linda Falls

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Las Posadas State Forest

Las Posadas State Forest

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Walking Path

Walking Path

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Hood Mountain Regional Park

Hood Mountain Regional Park

Expansive park with campgrounds & trails. 1,750-acre wooded park with campsites & 19 miles of scenic trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians.

Cobblestone Trailhead

Cobblestone Trailhead

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4th & Farmers Creek Trail

4th & Farmers Creek Trail

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Napa County Regional Park District - Lake Hennessey City Recreation Area

Napa County Regional Park District - Lake Hennessey City Recreation Area

Reservoir boating & fishing. Green space alongside Napa's largest reservoir, open for fishing & boating, but no swimming.

Trione-Annadel State Park

Trione-Annadel State Park

Huge park with trails & a lake. Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license.

Flat Rock Park

Flat Rock Park

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Howarth Park

Howarth Park

Family recreation site with lake & train. Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train.

Hood Mountain Regional Park parking lot

Hood Mountain Regional Park parking lot

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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Massive refuge for viewing waterfowl. Enormous refuge with a road & trail through the wetlands for viewing waterfowl & other wildlife.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Large forest preserve with trails. Wooded grove filled with redwood trees plus a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater & picnic area.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

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West County Regional Trail, Forestville, CA

West County Regional Trail, Forestville, CA

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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

3,900-acre park & astronomy observatory. Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing.

Lake Ilsanjo Dam

Lake Ilsanjo Dam

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Colusa Levee Scenic Park

Colusa Levee Scenic Park

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Taylor Mountain Regional Park

Taylor Mountain Regional Park

Large nature preserve with hiking trails. This 1,100-acre preserve features woods, grassy areas & creeks, plus hiking trails & picnic tables.

North Kelly Farm Trailhead

North Kelly Farm Trailhead

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Taylor mountain regional park

Taylor mountain regional park

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Laguna Wetlands Preserve

Laguna Wetlands Preserve

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Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail

Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail

Scenic park with a multi–use trail. Hiking area featuring a walking & equestrian trail through picturesque wetlands with vineyard views.

Ragle Ranch Park

Ragle Ranch Park

Scenic spot for outdoor pursuits. Public park with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas, playgrounds & a dog park.

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

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Laguna Uplands Preserve

Laguna Uplands Preserve

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Bouverie Preserve

Bouverie Preserve

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North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park

North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park

Redwood forest, trails & picnic areas. Mountainous park with redwood forest, picnic tables & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

Napa Valley Vine Trail Trailhead at Veterans Home

Napa Valley Vine Trail Trailhead at Veterans Home

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The Madeleine Sone Wildlife Preserve

The Madeleine Sone Wildlife Preserve

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Glory Hole

Glory Hole

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Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Big nature area with trails & a dog park. Rolling green hills with picnic areas, a dog park, & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

UC Davis - Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve

UC Davis - Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve

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Blue Ridge Trailhead

Blue Ridge Trailhead

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Homestead Trailhead

Homestead Trailhead

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Southern Laguna Discovery Trail

Southern Laguna Discovery Trail

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Crane Creek Regional Park

Crane Creek Regional Park

Rolling meadows, trails & disc golf. 128 acres of grasslands offering hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & an 18-hole disc golf course.

Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Fairfield Osborn Preserve

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Putah Creek Wildlife Area

Putah Creek Wildlife Area

Picturesque hillsides with nature trails. Scenic area with trails on slopes & steep hillsides, popular for fishing, birding & wildlife views.

LandPaths Grove of Old Trees

LandPaths Grove of Old Trees

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Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail - Cotati S

Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail - Cotati S

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Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail - Cotati

Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail - Cotati

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Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail - Trail N

Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail - Trail N

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Putah Creek Trailhead

Putah Creek Trailhead

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Lake Solano County Park

Lake Solano County Park

Camping, kayaking & fly-fishing. Wooded lakeside park for canoeing, kayaking & fly-fishing, plus camping, short hikes & birdwatching.

Winters Putah Creek Nature Park

Winters Putah Creek Nature Park

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Sutter Buttes

Sutter Buttes

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Oxbow Preserve

Oxbow Preserve

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