Trail Guide
Use the map above to help find the trailhead for each trail listed on this page.
Trail Ratings:
- GREEN: Easy
- YELLOW: Moderate
- RED: Difficult
List of Services
- American River Bend Park
List Item 1
This 444-acre park has manicured picnic areas, restrooms, and many nature trails.
- Annie's Trail
List Item 2
Difficult trail has steep sections - but the view from Annie's Rock is amazing!
- Bear Valley Wildflower Tour
List Item 3
This is a self-guided auto-tour trek best done in the spring between April and May.
- Berryessa Peak Trail
List Item 4
This is a hard one - 7.25 miles (one-way), 3,500' elevation gain!
- Big Island Trek
The Big Island has no trails but the spring wildflower display can be stunning!
- Billy's Hill Trail
This trail provides good views of Capay Valley from the eastside of Cache Creek.
- Blue Ridge Cross Country Trek
Explore the public lands in the Knoxville Wildlife Area - no trails needed!
- Blue Ridge Trail North
This trail is very steep but the views make the effort worth it!
- Blue Ridge Trail South
Connect with Blue Ridge Trail North and Fiske Creek Trail for a 13+ mile hike!
- Brophy Canyon
One of the trails that leads into the Bear Creek Unit of the Cache Creek Management Area.
- Cache Creek Ridge Trail
This 9.5-mile hike (one-way) has about 1500' elevation gain.
- Cedar Roughs Trail
This trail is the only public access into Cedar Roughs Wilderness.
- Cowboy Camp
Cowboy Camp is one of the trailheads that provides access to the Bear Creek Unit.
- Craig Canyon - Thompson Loop Trail
A 10-mile loop hike starting at Cowboy Camp.
- East Shore Trail
Walk along the shores of Lake Berryessa in the Lake Berryessa Wildlife Area.
- Fiske Creek Trail
One of the best "undiscovered" gems in Yolo County with views of Blue Ridge.
- Fremont Weir State Wildlife Area
This wildlife area is relatively flat riparian habitat with oak woodlands.
- Frog Pond Trail
The hike to Frog pond winds through oak woodlands with views of Cache Creek.
- High Bridge Trail
This access point to the Bear Creek Unit is less crowded than Cowboy Camp.
- Judge Davis Trail
Hike through oak woodlands and chaparral to the east side of Cache Creek.
- Long Canyon Trail
A 9.5-mile loop trail with about 1000' elevation gain.
- Lynch Canyon Trail
An easy out-and-back hike to "Road Kill Cafe".
- Mount Konocti Trail
A near-360-degree view from the top provides a great view of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.
- North End Trail
An easy and clear path along the north side of Lake Berryessa.
- Pope Canyon Trail
This easy and wide trail follows the Pope Creek arm of Lake Berryessa.
- Pope-to-Putah Trail
Parts of this trail are very steep - hiking poles are recommended!
- Putah Creek Reserve Trail
A long, relatively flat trail on the north side of Putah Creek.
- Rayhouse Road / Road 40 Trail
Users of this trail are treated with views of Blue Ridge, Fiske Creek Canyon and Glascock Mountain.
- Redbud Trail
Some up, some down. Nothing too strenuous on the way to Cache Creek.
- Road 53 to Pierce Canyon Falls
A public access road heading into the hills west of Guinda in Capay Valley.
- Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
This is only one facet of a large completx of sites in the Sacramento Valley.
- Signal Rock / Eagle Rock Loop
Grab a GPS unit (or a map and compass) to explore Molok Luyuk!
- Smittle Creek Trail
A fairly easy, family-friendly hike along Lake Berryessa's western shoreline
- Snow Mountain Wilderness
Snow Mountain Wilderness in the Mendocino National Forest has over 37,000 acres to explore!
- Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail
A popular hiking spot with dramatic views of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument!
- Valley Vista Trail
This Yolo County park has great views of Capay Valley and Cache Creek.
- Walters Hill Trail
An extension of Pope-to-Putah Trail west of Lake Berryessa in Napa County.
- Zim Zim Falls Trail
The trail has 9 creek crossings and wonderful wildflower displays in the spring.