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Fly Fishing on the Putah
Winters, California
4.0
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 recommended until the river is under 300cfs. Most fly fisherman on this creek nymph with 5-7x (very light tippets), an indicator, and a 3 or 4 weight rod. Ba...
Hike the Homestead-Blue Ridge Loop
Winters, California
5.0
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 cooling off on hot days. Onward into the trail, you will start to walk through dense forest that offers a lot of shade. Blue Ridge is reached at a trail j...
Annie's Trail via Homestead Trail
Winters, California
5.7 mi
/ 1880 ft gain
Annie's Trail via Homestead Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Winters, California.
Homestead & Blue Ridge Loop
Winters, California
5.0
4.46 mi
/ 1299 ft gain
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, go left in the fork to start the loop trail. The first mile is fairly easy and brings you to the Old Homestead. After this, the hike becomes a lot...
Hike the Stebbins Cold Canyon Loop
Winters, California
4.0
4.5 mi
/ 350 ft gain
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 gate marks the main entrance to the Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve. The trailhead is a 10-minute walk from the entrance.Poison oak is abundant and rattl...
Homestead, Tuleyome Peak, and Blue Ridge Loop
Winters, California
6.92 mi
/ 2228 ft gain
Homestead, Tuleyome Peak, and Blue Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Winters, California.
Hillcrest Trail
Vacaville, California
1.24 mi
/ 371 ft gain
Hillcrest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Vacaville, California.
UC Davis Arboretum Trail
Davis, California
3.66 mi
/ 112 ft gain
UC Davis Arboretum Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Davis, California.
Bike the Lake Berryessa Loop
Vacaville, California
55.82 mi
/ 1007 ft gain
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 Cherry Glen Road. Stay to the right when you reach the fork to continue onto Lyon Road. Continue on Lyon for about two miles, and stay to the right at th...
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