Top Adventures in Winters
Fly Fishing on the Putah
Putah Creek is a little over an hour drive from SF without traffic. The creek has flows beginning in April, which can reach up to 700cfs during the summer months. The creek begins to drop after September. Keep in mind that wet-wading isn't recomme...
Hike the Homestead-Blue Ridge Loop
From the official trailhead, start off by taking the Homestead Trail, which forks towards the right. A trail connecting Homestead and Blue Ridge will take you to a creek nearby. Veer off the trail along the creek and there is a water hole for cool...
Hike the Lake Berryessa Loop
At the bend in the road on Highway 128, you will pass two silver gates. The gate with the UC Davis logo is the entrance to the trailhead. Past the entrance there is a large dirt pullout off the road with plenty of parking.Starting at the trailhead...
4 miles
1500 ft gain
Hike the Stebbins Cold Canyon Loop
Stebbins Cold Canyon is a great day hike for all skill levels, accessible year round, and offers an abundance of wild flower viewing, including the California poppy. Tog get to the hike, head about 8 miles west of Winters, CA, where a silver fire ...
4.5 miles
350 ft gain
Bike the Lake Berryessa Loop
Begin your ride in Vacaville, California out of Alamo Creek Park (street parking is available and free). Head north on Alamo Drive and veer left onto Foothill Drive, then left (South) onto Pleasants Valley Road. After two miles, veer left onto Che...
55.82 miles
1007 ft gain
Bike the Cantelow Climb
Begin your ride from Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville, California. There is a parking lot here if you drive to the start of your ride (the park entrance fee is $3 per vehicle per day). Head out of the parking lot and turn right onto Rivera Road whe...
19.68 miles
1119 ft gain
Bike the Gordon Valley to Wooden Valley Scramble
This is a 13.5 mile loop route in Fairfield, California. The route has a total ascent of 498 feet and has a maximum elevation of 369 feet.Begin your ride at the corner of Oliver Road and Mankas Corner Road. Along Mankas Corner Road you'll pass the...
13.5 miles
498 ft gain
Hike the Lake Hennessey Loop
The "lollipop" hike starts at the "Ranch House" parking lot off of Chiles Pope Valley Road - alternatively, you can access from Conn Valley Road for a shortened 5.6-mile loop. You turn off Chiles Pope Valley Road onto Moore Creek Trail, drive past...
6.4 miles
900 ft gain
Bike the Napa Valley Wine Trail
The Napa Vally Vine Trail is an ongoing project of the Napa Valley Vine Coalition which has the stated goal of creating a 47 mile long bike trail along the entire length of Napa Valley.
Currently 12.5 miles of trail is available between downtown Y...
12.5 miles
100 ft gain
Hike through Skyline Wilderness Park
Enter the parking lot just off of Hwy 221. Plan to pay a $5 entrance fee at the kiosk. The trail head begins at the edge of the parking lot where you'll soon be passing by the Martha Walker Native Habitat Garden on your right. Veer left to continu...
5.8 miles
1100 ft gain
5.5mi Meritage Loop
Skyline Park is the perfect playground for the committed trail runner. The park has fast and swoopy forest singletrack, semi-technical climbing, and everything in-between. The miles and the elevation gain here make the runs in the park somewhat de...
Hike To Zim Zim Falls
This 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 t...
8 miles
500 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Vacaville, California
Be Love Farm
We have spent many years crafting our farmhouse with our mission at heart: a place where guests can come and reconnect with nature. Awaken to the sounds of a rooster call from the top of the house ...From $150/night
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Vacaville, California
Mountaintop Vineyard Getaway
The vineyards and lavender fields create the ideal backdrop for deep relaxation. Whether you're seeking quiet introspection or a secluded getaway with the people you love most, Girl on the Hill res...From $320/night
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Napa, California
Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)
Overview Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa provides ample public recreation opportunities. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded la... -
Rumsey, California
Orchard Room
The region is full of organic farms, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, kayaking and swimming in the river 1 1/2 miles down the road; and Camilla has a wealth of knowledge about all of it. Dark skies...From $105/night
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Rumsey, California
Moon Room
The region is full of organic farms, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, kayaking, and swimming in the river 1 1/2 miles down the road; and Camilla has a wealth of knowledge about all of it. Dark skie...From $105/night
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Rumsey, California
Private Cottage In Capay Valley
The region is full of organic farms, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, kayaking and swimming in the river 1 1/2 miles down the road; and Camilla has a wealth of knowledge about all of it. Dark skies...From $107.50/night
