Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

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Cosumnes River Preserve

Cosumnes River Preserve

Wetland area with trails & wildlife. Wetland walking trails, a boardwalk with a wildlife viewing deck & a visitor's center with tours.

Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

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The Preserve at District56

The Preserve at District56

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Buckley Cove Park

Buckley Cove Park

Public park abutting the water. Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.

Charles Howard Park

Charles Howard Park

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Preston Castle Foundation

Preston Castle Foundation

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Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve

Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve

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Lake Amador Resort

Lake Amador Resort

RV park & campground with a fishing lake. Relaxed RV park & campsite on 1,300 wooded acres with a stocked fishing lake & a clubhouse.

Harrington Way Point

Harrington Way Point

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EBMUD Watershed

EBMUD Watershed

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Mattie Harrell Park

Mattie Harrell Park

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Sandy Beach County Park

Sandy Beach County Park

Shoreline park for camping & boating. A nonswim beach park with a 24-hour boat launch & modern campgrounds, plus picnic area & volleyball.

Ernie Shropshire Park

Ernie Shropshire Park

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Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Wetlands park with fishing & camping. Islands & marshes connected by waterways offer fishing, camping & wildlife viewing for visitors.

Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park

Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park

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Cordova Creek

Cordova Creek

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Ancil Hoffman Park

Ancil Hoffman Park

Riverside golf course & nature center. Noted golf course, nature center & trails featured at a riverfront preserve with ancient oak trees.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Exhibits & live animals plus trails. This attraction offers educational exhibits & over a dozen indigenous animals, plus 3 nature trails.

River Walk Park

River Walk Park

Outdoor spot with water & skyline views. Waterfront space with promenade, grand staircase, picnic areas & views of skyline & Old Sacramento.

San Juan Rapids

San Juan Rapids

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Grasslands Regional Park

Grasslands Regional Park

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River Of Skulls Trail

River Of Skulls Trail

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Schweitzer Grove Nature Area

Schweitzer Grove Nature Area

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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Wetland habitat for a variety of birds. Sprawling wetland providing habitat for birds, amphibians & reptiles as well as bats & native flora.

Mississippi Bar

Mississippi Bar

Reserve for kayaking & horseback riding. Lakeside nature reserve home to peacocks & deer, popular for horseback riding, hikes & kayaking.

Yolo Bypass Auto Loop - autoloop

Yolo Bypass Auto Loop - autoloop

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Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

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Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area

Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area

Fishing, observation & seasonal hunting. Natural area for fishing, wildlife observation & bird watching, plus seasonal waterfowl hunting.

Marsh Creek Regional Trail

Marsh Creek Regional Trail

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Jepson Prairie Preserve

Jepson Prairie Preserve

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Big Break Regional Shoreline

Big Break Regional Shoreline

Delta natural park & wetland habitat. Natural park on a river delta, a breeding ground for birdlife & turtles, with a visitor center.

Dos Reis Regional Park

Dos Reis Regional Park

Park with campsites, RV hookups & more. Park featuring RV hookups & tent campsites, plus a play area, picnic tables, a boat launch & more.

Kennedy Gold Mine Tours

Kennedy Gold Mine Tours

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Stockbridge Park

Stockbridge Park

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Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park

Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park

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Delta De Anza Regional Trail

Delta De Anza Regional Trail

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Arcade Creek Park Preserve

Arcade Creek Park Preserve

Well-equipped natural park on a creek. Natural park on a creek with play & fitness equipment, trails & shaded picnic tables.

Stock Ranch Open Space

Stock Ranch Open Space

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Stock Ranch Nature Preserve

Stock Ranch Nature Preserve

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Lake Natoma Waterfront And Trail Access

Lake Natoma Waterfront And Trail Access

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Putah Creek Parkway

Putah Creek Parkway

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Hinkle Creek Nature Area

Hinkle Creek Nature Area

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Arboretum GATEway Garden

Arboretum GATEway Garden

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T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

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UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

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Mossdale Landing Community Park

Mossdale Landing Community Park

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Duck Pond Trail

Duck Pond Trail

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Marsh Creek Trail Head

Marsh Creek Trail Head

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UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

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Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

Sand dune habitat with monthly tours. Monthly tours are offered of this sand dune habitat that protects endangered plants & butterflies.

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

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Michael Vega Park

Michael Vega Park

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Bennie and Joyce Gatto Historical Trail

Bennie and Joyce Gatto Historical Trail

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New York Creek Natural Area

New York Creek Natural Area

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Levee Road Trailhead

Levee Road Trailhead

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Julie Partansky Pond

Julie Partansky Pond

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Northstar Park Pond

Northstar Park Pond

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Northstar Park

Northstar Park

City park with restrooms & a playground. Public park facility with a bike path, walking trails, a playground & on-site restrooms.

Bella Vista Park

Bella Vista Park

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Corteva Wetlands Preserve

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

472-acre waterfront wildlife habitat. This 472-acre tidal wetlands conservation area offers trails, wildlife-viewing & beaver ponds.

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Sprawling creekside nature reserve. This 640-acre nature reserve along Putah Creek features native plants & wild animals.

Whaleback Park

Whaleback Park

Leafy spot with a playground. Compact neighborhood park offering a playground, picnic shelter & shaded lawn areas.

Miner's Ravine Trailhead

Miner's Ravine Trailhead

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Miner's Ravine Trail

Miner's Ravine Trail

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