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SOLANO COUNTY
Top TenWalks &
Hikes
Top TenWalks &
Hikes
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MARTINEZ
CROCKETT
BENICIA
VALLEJO
NAPAFAIRFIELD
DIXON
CORDELIA
SUISUNCITY
RIO VISTA
VACAVILLE
WINTERS
DAVIS
N a p a C o u n t y
Solano County
Yo l o C o u n t y
C o n t r a C o s t a C o u n t y
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1st Street Benicia................................................
Rio Vista Promenade..........................................
Rush Ranch..........................................................
Vacaville Creek Walk..........................................
Blue Rock Springs...............................................
Rockville Hills......................................................
Hiddenbrooke.....................................................
Lagoon Valley......................................................
Lynch Canyon......................................................
Stebbins Cold Canyon.......................................
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RIO VISTABruning
Park
Sandy BeachCounty Park
BuenaVistaPark
HelenMadere
MemorialBridge
Rio VistaFishing
Pier
Rio VistaMuseumRio Vista
Library
CityHall
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MainStreet
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California Street
Bruning Avenue
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Montezuma Hills Road
optional routecontinue to
Sacramento River
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Carquinez Strait
BENICIA
Kuhland Alley East E Street
West F Street
West H StreetSempleCrossing
West I Street
West J Street
West K Street
East K Street
Military West
East H Street
East I Street
East G StreetEast F Street
Walnut
Maple
Palm
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East B Street
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FitzgeraldField
BeniciaPoint Turnbull
Park
BeniciaCapitolState
HistoricPark
CityPark
EuniceJensenPark
Playgroundof Dreams
BeniciaPublicLibraryBenicia
VeteransMemorial
Hall
FishingPier
Benicia Marina
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1 1st Street Benicia
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Difficulty EasyDistance 2.5 MilesType Out and BackPublic Transit Soltrans
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Difficulty EasyDistance 2 MilesType LoopPublic Transit Delta Breeze
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In addition to historicalsights and recreation
areas you will find plentyof antique shops, cafes,bars, and other retail
establishments.
Its compact size and easyrolling hills make Rio Vistaa great place for walkingand biking. As you enjoyyour stroll through town,take a moment to admirethe historic architectureand scenic river views.
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Rush RanchOpen Space
Rush RanchOpen Space
Grizzly Island Road
Grizzly Island Road
Marsh Trail
Marsh Trail
Su
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Hill Tr
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South Pasture Trail
Sout
h Pasture
Trail
RushRanch
up
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uphill
uphillGoat Island Marsh
Suisun Slough
Suisun Marsh
For an easy walk takethe Marsh Trail by headingwest and around the hill
to see the edge of the tidalmarsh and a replica of aPatwin shelter. Climb the
hill for views of theSuisun Marsh.
On the Suisun Hill Trail,head toward the hills and
at the first fork turn left fora 500-foot climb to an over-look with expansive viewsof Mount Diablo, SuisunMarsh, and the westernhills of Solano County.
0 0.25 Mile0.125
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Difficulty EasyDistance Marsh Trail - 2 MilesSuisun Hill Trail - 1.5 MilesType LoopsPath Material DirtDog Friendly Suisun Hill Trail
Parking FreePublic Restrooms YesPicnic Area YesPublic Transit NoHours 8 am-5 pm (Nov-Feb)
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and visitorscenter only
8 am-7 pm (Mar-Oct)
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Parking
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AndrewsPark
SolanoCountyLibrary
Place ofPeace
TransitPlaza
RockGarden
GreatWonders
Playground
OutdoorStage
TownSquare
GeorgieDukeSportsCenter
stairs
ramp &stairs
stairs
East Monte Vista AveEast Monte Vista Ave
Kendal Street Town Square
Mason StreetMason Street
School Street
Dobbins Street
Vine Street
Hillside Lane
Elizabteh Street
Davis Street
Wilson Street
Dobbins Street
Parker Street
Main Street
Trianon Way
East Main Street
Catherine Street
Merchan
t Stre
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Ulatis Creek
Ulatis Creek
DOWNTOWNVACAVILLE
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Difficulty EasyPath Material PavedDog Friendly YesParking FreePublic Restrooms YesWater YesPicnic Area YesPublic Transit Vacaville City Coach
Quick FactsQuick Facts4 Vacaville Creek Walk
You can hear a differentband every Friday eveningduring the summer at theCreekwalk concert seriesin Andrews Park. Blues
Festivals, Chili Cook-offs,Ladies' Nights and the
annual Halloween Strollnear the creek in a parklike
setting keep the placehopping during other
times of the year.
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Blue RocksSprings
NorthgateNeighborhood
Park
Blue RockSprings
Golf Club
Blue RockSprings
Golf Club
Vallejo FireStation 27
Peacock RoostPicnic Area
Columbus Parkway
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Eagle Ridge Drive
Pebbl
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Sunriver Lane
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Cabernet Drive
Melody L
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Penny Lane
Headwater Drive Rocky Shore Drive
Sawgrass Lane
Edgewater Place
Zinfan
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La Sa
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Difficulty ModerateDistance 4 MilesType Out and BackPath Material DirtDog Friendly NoParking $5/car (Apr-Oct)
Public Restrooms YesWater YesPicnic Area YesPublic Transit SoltransHours 8 am-Sunset
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(weekends andholidays, Apr-Oct)
Free on Ascot Court
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The Blue Rock Springs Trailprovides access to the ridge
of the Sulfur SpringsMountain for spectacular
views of Vallejo andthe Napa River. Look for
the Blue Rock Springs Parktrail entrance near
Peacock Roost picnic area.Easy Walking RouteModerate Walking RouteStrenuous Hiking Route
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RockvilleHills
RegionalPark
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CORDELIA
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Black Oak Trail
Mystic RidgeLa
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Devil’s Backbone
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Middle Mystic
Lower M
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Bl
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Oak
Green Valley Trail
Upper M ystic
Jockey
Junction
R
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Gar
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Quarry
Fern Falls
Manzanita
Lower Tilley Loop
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Unknown Trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Rockville Road
Rockville Road
Oakw
ood Drive
Oakridge Drive
EmeraldBay Drive
La
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Bayridge Drive
Bayr
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Westamerica Drive
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Rockville Road6 Rockville Hills
Difficulty ModerateDistance 2.25 MilesType LoopPath Material DirtDog Friendly $1/dog (leash)Parking $3/personPublic Restrooms YesWater NoPicnic Area YesPublic Transit NoHours Sunrise-Sunset
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633 acres of hills and valleys,dense forests, open areas
and sky, with a lake, pond,and blue oaks.
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HIDDENBROOKE
HiddenbrookeGolf Club
Vallejo Swett Ranch(no public access)
HiddenbrookeOpen Space
HiddenbrookeTrailhead
HiddenbrookeSummit
gate
Hiddenbrooke Parkway
McG
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Bennington Drive
Bennington Court Hiddenbrooke Parkway
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Landmark Drive
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Bay Area Ridge Trail
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Difficulty StrenuousDistance 4 MilesType Out and BackPath Material DirtDog Friendly YesParking FreePublic Restrooms NoWater NoPicnic Area NoPublic Transit No
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7 Hiddenbrooke
View the San Pablo Bay, oreven the San Francisco Bay
on a clear day, as wellas Mt. Tamalpais and
Mt. Diablo.
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dogpark
discgolf
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LagoonValleyPark
PeñaAdobe
RegionalPark
JackHumeGrove
VACAVILLE
Lagoon
Peña Ado
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CherryGlen Road
Lagoon Valley Road
Lago
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Riv
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Cherr
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Butcher Road
Difficulty Easy to StrenuousType VariesPath Material Asphalt/DirtDog Friendly YesParking $3/car
Public Restrooms YesWater YesPicnic Area YesPublic Transit NoHours 7:30 am-Sunset
Quick FactsQuick Facts
(free on Butcher Rd)
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With over 470 acres ofunspoiled hiking and biking
trails featuring sweepingviews of the hills, plus
Lagoon Lake for fishingand non-motorized boat-ing, archery, disc golf, anda large dog park, LagoonValley Park is the perfect
natural respite. Bonuspoints if you can find
the tree swing!
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Middle Valley Trail
North Ridge Trail
Saddle Trail
Prai
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Tra
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Kestrel Trail
South Valley Trail
Lynch Road
Tower Trail
Lynch CanyonOpen Space Park
HIDDENBROOKE
McGary Road
McG
ary R
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Hiddenbroo ke Parkway
American Canyon Road
HiddenbrookeTrailhead
see Hiddenbrookepage 7
(private ranches;no public access)
(private ranches;no public access)
Hike the many hills on thisstrenuous hike, with full
views of Vallejo, marshes,and the surrounding hills
in the presence of a diversearray of wildlife and plants.
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9 Lynch CanyonDifficulty StrenuousDistance 6 MilesType VariesDog Friendly NoPath Material DirtParking $6/carPublic Restrooms YesWater NoPicnic Area YesPublic Transit NoHours 9 am-5 pm (Fri-Mon)
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abandonedhomestead
Putah CreekState Wildlife Area
Stebbins Cold CanyonNatural Reserve
Lake Berryessa
Putah C
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Homes
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Tra
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Blue
Rid
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Hom
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Annie’s Trail/Tuleyome Loop
Wild HorseCanyon
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Difficulty Moderate/ StrenuousDistance 5.5 MilesType LoopPath Material DirtDog Friendly NoParking FreePublic Restrooms NoWater NoPicnic Area NoPublic Transit NoHours Sunrise-Sunset
Quick FactsQuick Facts
10 Stebbins Cold Canyon
Extreme topography givesthe reserve a mix of habitats,
high species diversity, andbeautiful views. Trails are
rough, steep andstrenuous. Some areas havecliffs and steep drop-offs.
Views of Lake Berryessa andsurrounding mountains.Bring water and food.Stick to marked trails.
Start early as it may takelonger to hike than
anticipated. Bring a cellphone in case you
need to call for help.
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Solano during the creation of the 2002 Countywide Trails Plan. The Trails Advisory Committee was absorbed by the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) in 2004, and the Countywide Trails Plan was subsequently replaced by the STA’s award winning Countywide Pedestrian Transportation Plan in 2004. The pedestrian plan was updated in 2012 and is currently in the process of being updated starting in 2018.
Following the success of the Top Ten Bike Rides in Solano, the PAC formed a subcommittee and decided upon the ten walks and hikes highlighted in this brochure. I think you will agree, there is something for everyone. We hope to see you out on one of Solano County’s many pedestrian paths and trails enjoying beautiful Solano County – like you’ve never seen it before!
The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) and the STA Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) are pleased to present the Top Ten Walks & Hikes in Solano County. We present this brochure in celebration of one of the healthiest, economical, and low-impact ways we can travel around Solano County, and during the 15th year of the PAC’s existence.
STA has long supported walking and hiking, going back to the Trails Advisory Committee that was created in 2002 to advise the STA and the County of
A Street (Dixon) – Stroll through Downtown Dixon
Benicia by the Bay – Benicia State Recreational Area (see online for audio tour)
Benicia/Martinez Bridge – Cross the bridge that connects these two cities, and don’t forget to visit the Benicia Historic Arsenal Park
Browns Valley Trail (Vacaville) – Neighborhood connects to a park, school, and day care center
Cordelia Trail (Fairfield) – Neighborhood trail system in Fairfield connects parks and schools
Laurel Creek Trail (Fairfield) – From Paradise Valley Golf Course to Matthew Drive
Ledgewood Creek Trail (Fairfield) – Rockville Road to Portsmouth Court
Linear Park Trail (Fairfield) – Throughout the city to Solano Community College
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve (Vallejo) – 215-acre park located at the south end of Mare Island
Suisun City Waterfront – Events, restaurants, fishing, and boating in downtown
Vallejo Benicia Buffer – A greenbelt along the ridge line between the two cities
Vallejo Benicia Waterfront – Continue the 1st Street (Benicia) walk through the Benicia State Recreational Area to Vallejo through Glen Cove
Message from Mayor Pete Sanchez, STA Chair
Looking for additional walks or hikes not featured in theTop Ten Walks and Hikes in Solano County?
Here are a few to keep you going until a future edition
- Mayor Pete Sanchez
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Solano Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Solano Transportation AuthorityOne Harbor Center, Suite 130Suisun City, CA 94585(707) 424-6075sta.ca.gov
Printed April 2018
In cooperation with
and
The Solano Transportation Authority, along with its partner agencies, are not responsible for the safety of people walking or hiking, or others utilizing these maps. No representation is made or intended as to the safety or fitness of suggested routes, their markings, and signage or as to the suitability of sidewalk, path, or trail surfaces for pedestrian travel. It is the sole responsibility of individual pedestrians to adhere to all applicable laws, warnings, and postings and to choose routes and facilities that are safe and appropriate for their skills.
Credits: Description (Photographer in parentheses) for numbered walk or hike. All photographs by Cory Peterson unless otherwise noted: Cover: Left, Bottom (STA), 1. STA (STA), 2. City of Rio Vista, 3. Solano Land Trust, 4,8. Visit Vacaville, 5. Greater Vallejo Recreation District (Karin Bloesch, Ryan Dodge), 6,7,9. STA, 10. University of California, Davis
Websites of InterestBay Area Ridge Trail
ridgetrail.org
California Walkscaliforniawalks.org
California Department of Parks and Recreationparks.ca.gov
Greater Vallejo Recreation Districtgvrd.org
San Francisco Bay Trailbaytrail.org
Solano Land Trustsolanolandtrust.org
Solano Public Health – Vibe Solanovibesolano.comVisit Vacaville
visitvacaville.comUC Davis Natural Reservesnaturalreserves.ucdavis.edu
Please remember topack it in, pack it out,
and leave no trace!
For Emergencies Call 911