Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Winters

Winters Putah Creek Nature Park

Winters Putah Creek Nature Park

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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.

Putah Creek Trailhead

Putah Creek Trailhead

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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.

Homestead Trailhead

Homestead Trailhead

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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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Glory Hole

Glory Hole

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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.

Browns Valley Open Space Preserve

Browns Valley Open Space Preserve

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Browns Valley Open Space

Browns Valley Open Space

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Duck Pond Trail

Duck Pond Trail

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Browns Valley Park

Browns Valley Park

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Levee Road Trailhead

Levee Road Trailhead

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Whaleback Park

Whaleback Park

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

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

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Drakes Point

Drakes Point

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Rocky Hill Trail (south)

Rocky Hill Trail (south)

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UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

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UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

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Patwin Park

Patwin Park

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T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

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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.

Northstar Park Pond

Northstar Park Pond

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Arboretum GATEway Garden

Arboretum GATEway Garden

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Julie Partansky Pond

Julie Partansky Pond

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Putah Creek Parkway

Putah Creek Parkway

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Jack Hume Grove

Jack Hume Grove

Multi-use trails through redwoods. Nature park featuring walking/biking paths amid redwood trees & other native California plants.

Peña Adobe Regional Park

Peña Adobe Regional Park

Historic, sprawling recreation area. Large park offers hiking, BBQ areas, bike trails, fishing & a dog area, plus a historic adobe house.

Lagoon Valley Park

Lagoon Valley Park

Recreation area with an off-leash park. 470-acre park offering boating, fishing, hiking & picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.

Lagoon Valley Reservoir

Lagoon Valley Reservoir

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Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

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Grasslands Regional Park

Grasslands Regional Park

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East Regional Pond

East Regional Pond

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Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Venue with play areas & nature programs. Park offering a playground, creek & grasslands, plus conservation-themed learning programs.

Serpas Ranch Open Space Trailhead

Serpas Ranch Open Space Trailhead

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Laurel Creek Park

Laurel Creek Park

Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.

Hilborn Open Space Preserve Hiking Trailhead

Hilborn Open Space Preserve Hiking Trailhead

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Yolo Bypass Auto Loop - autoloop

Yolo Bypass Auto Loop - autoloop

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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.

Jepson Prairie Preserve

Jepson Prairie Preserve

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Linear Park Trail

Linear Park Trail

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Ledgewood Creek Trailhead

Ledgewood Creek Trailhead

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Lawler Falls Park

Lawler Falls Park

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Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park

Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park

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Rockville Hills Regional Park

Rockville Hills Regional Park

Park for walks, biking & mountain views. Area with volcanic-rock hills & a grass valley for nature-watching hikes, bike rides & scenic views.

Rockville Park Parking

Rockville Park Parking

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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.

Rush Ranch Open Space

Rush Ranch Open Space

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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.

Oxbow Preserve

Oxbow Preserve

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Napa Valley Vine Trail Trailhead at Veterans Home

Napa Valley Vine Trail Trailhead at Veterans Home

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Vintage Green Valley Park

Vintage Green Valley Park

Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.

Las Posadas State Forest

Las Posadas State Forest

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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.

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge for hiking & fishing. Rustic wildlife refuge offering bird-watching, fishing, hiking, nature tours & other activities.

Linda Falls

Linda Falls

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Lynch Canyon Open Space

Lynch Canyon Open Space

Trails, picnic areas & diverse wildlife. Park features trails & picnic spots within hilly grasslands featuring various wildlife & raptors.

Walking Path

Walking Path

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Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

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Newell Open Space

Newell Open Space

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Bay Area Ridge Hiddenbrooke Backside Trailhead

Bay Area Ridge Hiddenbrooke Backside Trailhead

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Wetlands Edge Park

Wetlands Edge Park

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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.

Blue Rock Springs Park

Blue Rock Springs Park

Large space with a lake, trails & BBQs. Community park with hiking trails, picnic/BBQ areas, playground, a lake & an island with peacocks.

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.

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.

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.

Lake Herman Recreation Area

Lake Herman Recreation Area

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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

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Bay Area Ridge Trail

Bay Area Ridge Trail

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Bouverie Preserve

Bouverie Preserve

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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.

The Preserve at District56

The Preserve at District56

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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.

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.

Hood Mountain Regional Park parking lot

Hood Mountain Regional Park parking lot

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Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park

Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park

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Oat Hill Mine Trailhead

Oat Hill Mine Trailhead

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Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

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Cullinan Ranch Trail

Cullinan Ranch Trail

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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.

Mare Island San Pablo Bay Hiking Trail

Mare Island San Pablo Bay Hiking Trail

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Cache Creek Access

Cache Creek Access

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Glen Cove Waterfront Park

Glen Cove Waterfront Park

Spot for hiking, fishing & picnics. This green space where visitors can hike, fish & bike has picnic facilities & water views.

Harrington Way Point

Harrington Way Point

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Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Nature preserve with hiking trails. Nature preserve overlooking Carquinez Bay featuring stunning landscape with native grasses & views.

Bay Area Ridge Trail, Glen Cove Marina

Bay Area Ridge Trail, Glen Cove Marina

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Waterbird Regional Preserve

Waterbird Regional Preserve

Wetlands with hiking & birdwatching. This 198-acre wetland preserve features birdwatching, hiking trails & wildflowers.

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

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

Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park

Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park

Marsh with recreational opportunities. Marsh habitat with sports fields & courts, ponds, creeks, picnic facilities & walking trails.

Cordova Creek

Cordova Creek

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Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Fairfield Osborn Preserve

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