Crockett, California
The best Trails and Outdoor Activities in Crockett, California, offer a wealth of scenic adventures. A top pick is the Crockett Hills Regional Park, a must-visit for its unique array of wildflowers and bird species. The Sky Trail offers panoramic views of Carquinez Strait and San Pablo Bay, while the Sugar City Trail provides glimpses of the old sugar mill. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and hawks. The trail difficulty varies from moderate to challenging, making it suitable for all fitness levels. For water-related activities, the nearby Carquinez Strait offers opportunities for fishing and boating. Crockett's outdoor attractions showcase the best of California's diverse landscapes.
Top Spots in and near Crockett
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Forestville, California
Steelhead Beach
4.0Steelhead Beach offers two great spots to access the river. There's a small beach on the right-hand side of the beach (south end) and a launch site on the left (north end) of the beach. The launch point makes for a great spot to start your float down the river. Make sure you have a shuttle car or...Read more -
Napa, California
Zim Zim Falls
5.07.88 mi / 866 ft gainThis 8 mile (out and back) hike begins at the trail head off of Knoxville Road, just before mile marker 24. The first 3 miles are relatively flat, though you will cross the creek about 9 times. Right before you reach the waterfall, you will come to a fork in the trail marked by a pink boulder. St...Read more -
Occidental, California
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
5.00.7 mi / 92 ft gainThe Grove of Old trees is a privately-owned preserve in Western Sonoma County that is open to the public year round. It is not large, only about 33 acres, but it makes a wonderful spot to go on a walk and to soak in the beauty of the redwoods. To get there from downtown Occidental, drive West up...Read more -
Santa Clara County, California
Black Mountain via Rhus Ridge Trail
9.75 mi / 2992 ft gainJust outside of Los Altos is a very long ridge of mountains, one of which is Black Mountain. This is a very dry hike, with no tree canopy, so it can get very hot! Be aware that this can make the hike feel a lot more difficult with the sun beating down on you. Follow Rhus Ridge Trail to Black Mo...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Doran Beach
5.04.02 mi / 75 ft gainDoran Beach is nestled within the picturesque landscape of Doran Regional Park near Bodega Bay, California. Offering pristine shores and captivating vistas, this is a coastal gem that allows visitors a more protected coastal landscape than nearby Salmon Creek State Beach. Explore sandy beaches ...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Miwok Campground at Doran Regional Park
5.0Doran Regional Park is located along the coast just south of the town of Bodega Bay, California. There are 5 campgrounds at Doran and Miwok is the tent-only campground with 13 campsites. There is a parking lot at the campground and bathrooms with coin-operated showers. FEES: If camping, your e...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Head Nature Trail
4.81.67 mi / 121 ft gainSitting west of the San Andrea fault, the Bodega Head is a massive chunk of granite from the Salinian Block, a geological terrane that contains Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands, and shares its origins with the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Head itself having been carried hundreds of miles to t...Read more -
Occidental, California
Watershed View Trail
4.01.54 mi / 174 ft gainThe Watershed View Trail is located off of Coleman Valley Road and shares a trailhead with the Hunters Camp and Creekside Loop. This trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back, which makes for a great trail to get the family out on to get some energy out. Be prepared for a muddy trail if there has been rec...Read more -
Occidental, California
Hunters Camp and Creekside Loop
5.05.36 mi / 853 ft gainHunters Camp and Creekside Loop is an almost 6-mile loop off of Coleman Valley Road in Occidental, California. This trail can get pretty muddy during the rainy season, but as an added bonus, it makes the waterfall along the Creekside Trail that much better. Dogs are not permitted on this trail.Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Camp at Bodega Dunes Campground
These kind of getaways shouldn't be planned many weeks before the trip. So we didn't booked a campground. And from this experience we learn that you don't have to reserve a campground. Just go there - don't panic when you see campground is full sign in the entrance. There are always available spo...Read more -
Forestville, California
Mother's Beach ("Mom's Beach")
4.0Mother's Beach, known locally as Mom's Beach, is located in Forestville, California. This beach is a hidden gem situated on the scenic Russian River, between Steelhead Beach and Sunset Beach. Dog Friendly: Mom's Beach is a great spot to bring your pup on a leash. Times of Operation: The bea...Read more
