Top Trails: Sacramento: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

Near Sacramento, numerous trails access the Central Valley s 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 you re looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, you ll 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 Valley s 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 you re looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, you ll 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 don t get lost trail milestones. elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and don t get lost trail milestones.