Hikes near Central Valley
Featured hikes
American River Parkway
Sacramento
The American River Parkway is a greenbelt along the American River where leashed dogs are welcome.
Balsam Meadows SNO-Park
Shaver Lake
Balsam Meadows is located on the north side of Highway 168, east of Shaver Lake. Ideal for snow play. No snowmobiling allowed.
Coyote SNO-Park
Big Creek
Coyote SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake. Recommended activities include cross-country skiing,...
Eastwood Sno-Park
Lakeshore
Eastwood is located on the east side of Highway 168 at Huntington Lake Road in Sierra National Forest, which maintains...
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Folsom
Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping,...
Hagan Community Park
Rancho Cordova
Hagan Community Park is the largest park within the Cordova Recreation & Park District with nearly 80 acres. It is...
Highway 108 SNO-Park
Pinecrest
California State Highway 108 traverses the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 9,628 feet and is subject to winter closure...
Huntington Lake
Lakeshore
Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake provides wonderful opportunities for camping,...
Tamarack SNO-Park
Shaver Lake
Tamarack SNO-Park is located on the south side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake. Enjoy cross-country skiing, dog sledding,...
William Land Park
Sacramento
William Land Park is a sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields.
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Agoura Equestrian Center Connector Trail
Los Angeles
This trail provides a great connection from the Old Agoura Park equestrian-friendly parking lot to the trails in Cheeseboro Canyon. The trail...
American River Bend Park
Sacramento
American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you...
Ancil Hoffman Park
Carmichael
Ancil Hoffman Park, dotted with ancient oaks and bordered on two sides by the American River, is home to the...
Bannon Creek Park
Sacramento
Sacramento's Bannon Creek Park has a 1.17 mile bike trail, dog park and picnic areas. The park has walking paths,...
Blackbird Park
Sacramento
Blackbird Park is a 9.9‐acre community park in the North Natomas area of Sacramento. The park features a community garden,...
Blue Ridge Trail North
Rumsey
This is not a trail for beginners. The terrain is rough and very steep. The best time to hike this...
Blue Ridge Trail South
Rumsey
The hike starts at the parking area at the headwaters of Fiske Creek and climbs about 200 feet up to...
Bodfish Preserve
Orinda
With its dream-like woodlands and footpaths that connect to nearby trails, the 7-acre Bodfish preserve is now known as a...
Clarksburg Branch Line Trail
West Sacramento
The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail in West Sacramento, Yolo County, is a 3.25-mile path that meanders along the former bed...
Craig’s Creek Trail (Smith River NRA)
Gasquet
(Before 2nd bridge and junction with Douglas ParkRoad/Howland Hill Road) Distance: 3.7 miles Elevation: 200-200 feet Difficulty: Moderate Drive time...
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park
Pilot Hill
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park is 1,418 scenic acres laced with 12 miles of dog-friendly hiking and riding trails leading...
Dave Moore Nature Area
Sacramento
One of the main features of the dog-friendly Dave Moore Nature Area is a loop trail about a mile long...
Discovery Park
Sacramento
Located beside I-5 in downtown Sacramento, Discovery Park is a 302-acre park with a 32-mile bike trail, ball fields, picnic...
Dry Creek Parkway
Elverta
The Dry Creek Parkway provides boundless recreational opportunities for its surrounding communities including a golf course, horse trails, picnic facilities,...
El Dorado Trail (Camelia Lane Entry)
Placerville
The El Dorado Trail stretches approximately 35 miles between Placerville and the Camino area of Northern California, offering a scenic...
El Dorado Trail (Missouri Flat Road Entry)
Placerville
The El Dorado Trail stretches approximately 35 miles between Placerville and the Camino area of Northern California, offering a scenic...
El Dorado Trail (Mosquito Road Entry)
Placerville
The El Dorado Trail stretches approximately 35 miles between Placerville and the Camino area of Northern California, offering a scenic...
Fiske Creek Trail
Rumsey
The Fiske Creek Trail is one of the best undiscovered gems in Yolo County. Breathtaking views of Blue Ridge, a...
Folsom Parkway Rail Trail
Folsom
The dog-friendly Folsom Parkway Rail Trail spans from downtown Folsom to the Iron Point Light Rail station.
Frog Pond Trail
Rumsey
The Frog Pond Trail hike takes you through oak woodlands to a small pond. The pond is said to have some...
Gateway Oaks Trail
Sacramento
Dog-friendly Gateway Oaks Trail offers hikers an easy jaunt on a 3.5-mile out-and-back trail in Sacramento, California.
Gibson Ranch Regional Park
Sacramento
Any day is a good day to experience the country at Gibson Ranch Regional Park. There are so many things to...
Glenbrook Park
Sacramento
Glenbrook Park is a 17.46 acre park in Sacramento with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas and a dog park.
Granite Regional Park
Sacramento
Granite Regional Park is an 80.45 acre park with picnic areas, BBQ grill, horseshoe pits, sport fields a skate park...
Gristmill Access Area
Sacramento
The Gristmill Access Area is primarily used by hikers, anglers, rafters, and boaters. Dogs are permitted provided they are leashed.
Heartland Dog Park
Gilroy
Heartland Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash dog park located within Hecker Pass Park on 3rd St. in Gilroy.
Heron Landing Community Park
Rancho Cordova
At just over 20 acres, Heron Landing Community Park offers visitors a variety of recreational amenities with its innovative features
Hinkle Creek Nature Area
Folsom
Hinkle Creek Nature Area is a thirty-six-acre lot of pure nature. It consists of a stunning dog-friendly trail that coils...
Humbug-Willow Creek Trail
Sacramento
Covering nearly 15 miles, the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail system, accessible from many points in the city, is the most extensive...
Jacinto Creek Park
Sacramento
Jacinto Creek Park is in South Sacramento, adjacent to Irene B. West Elementary School. This 11.81 acre community park includes...