Top Trails: Sacramento: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

Near Sacramento, numerous trails access the Central Valleys wildlife-filled wetlands and traverse riverside forests and grasslands. In the Coast Range and Sierra foothills, trails lead to scenic waterfalls, wildflower-studded meadows, and high mountain lakes. Longtime Sacramento resident and intrepid hiker Steve Evans has selected the 43 must-do hikes, the majority of which are within two hours of the city. Whether youre looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, youll find it here. Trails ranging from 1 to 10 miles and sea level to 9000 feet, and each trip includes Near Sacramento, numerous trails access the Central Valleys wildlife-filled wetlands and traverse riverside forests and grasslands. In the Coast Range and Sierra foothills, trails lead to scenic waterfalls, wildflower-studded meadows, and high mountain lakes. Longtime Sacramento resident and intrepid hiker Steve Evans has selected the 43 must-do hikes, the majority of which are within two hours of the city. Whether youre looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, youll find it here. Trails ranging from 1 to 10 miles and sea level to 9000 feet, and each trip includes elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and dont get lost trail milestones. elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and dont get lost trail milestones.