Jepson Prairie Preserve
4845 Cook Lane, Dixon, CA
Hours: Every day, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Acreage: 1,566
What to expect: Self-guided loop trail, vernal pools, native grasslands, bird watching.
Visiting:
- Visitor area, self-guided Loop Trail
- Bird watching, vistas, wildlife
- No potable water (please bring your own)
- Portable toilet
- Bring sun/weather protection – the preserve’s trails do not have tree cover. It can get windy so pack layers.
- Dogs are not permitted
Wildflower and Critter Walk tours are held Saturdays and Sundays mid-March through mid-May.
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Lynch Canyon Open Space
3100 Lynch Canyon Road, Fairfield, CA
Hours: Friday – Monday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Acreage: 1,039
What to expect: 10+ miles of hiking trails. Rolling hills, trails of varying difficulty, cooler temperatures and breezes.
Visiting:
- Choose from moderate to challenging routes, like the Lynch Loop Trail with panoramic views of the Bay Area
- Picnic areas available
- Class 1 electric bikes allowed
- Horseback riding welcome
- Be prepared to see grazing cows
- Toilets available
- No potable water (please bring your own)
- Dogs are not allowed
Docent-led hikes every 4th Saturday of the month.
Annual Lynch Canyon Kite Festival takes place every May.
Parking: $5 by cash or check, or Annual Pass
Check solanocounty.com/parks for announcements of closures due to extreme weather or other safety concerns, or call 530-795-2990 to speak with a Park Ranger.
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Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park
2061 Rockville Road, Fairfield, CA
Hours: Friday – Monday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Acreage: 1,500
What to expect:
- 14 miles of trails (varying levels of difficulty)
- 1,500 acre park
- Rolling hills, sweeping views, wildflowers in the spring
- Be prepared to see grazing cows
- Dogs are not permitted
Docent-led hikes every 2nd Saturday of the month.
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Rush Ranch Open Space
3251 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun City, CA
Hours: Every day, sunrise to sunset (8:00am-5:00pm November 1 through February 28, 8:00am-7:00pm March 1 through October 31)
Acreage: 2,070
What to expect: Walking trails, views of Suisun Marsh. Some marsh trails may be wet. Visit the horses that live at Rush Ranch.
Click here for a brochure and map of Rush Ranch.
Docent-led marsh walks every 3rd Saturday of the month during Get the Rush.
Goat Island Tidal Marsh Restoration Project
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King-Swett Ranches
Hours: Closed to the public; only open for monthly docent-led hikes
Acreage: nearly 4,000
What to expect: Hiking trails, steep hilly grasslands. Excellent for birding.
Docent-led hikes every first Saturday of the month.
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