Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is such a treat and, other than hearing the occasional airplane pass overhead, I'd never know we were so close to Oakland. Make sure to grab a map or take some photos of the one available online before you go. If you find you have plenty of time to spare, you … Continue reading Stream-Prince-East Ridge Hike
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Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA. I have to admit, when I originally learned that this park has just about 1.5 miles of trails I dismissed it and assumed a trip here would be boring. If you've been, you know I was … Continue reading Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Canyon View Preserve Trail
Canyon View Preserve Trail is just starting to get the attention it deserves. It's a short and sweet trail that's easily accessed from the Park & Ride at the Bowman exit off of Interstate 80, behind Calstar in Auburn. Why we love it: Personally, I love it because it is so easy to get to and yet … Continue reading Canyon View Preserve Trail
Cascade Canal Trail
Why we love it: It's a great way to get out in nature on a true hike, without much difficulty. Starting at the Gracie Road trailhead, there are a few switchbacks near the beginning, but it evens out and is mostly wide and level terrain. For the Young Ones (0-10): It may be hard to … Continue reading Cascade Canal Trail
February 2018 Events
In February, the month of the love, I am loving the chance to get to go hiking with family, friends, and Family Trail Time followers! Check out these things coming up next month! February 1st: Join Hike Like a Woman and me the first 10 days of the month for the free #healthyhiker challenge! This … Continue reading February 2018 Events
Free Family Hike – TOMORROW!
TOMORROW - Friday, December 29th, 9AM - Free Family Hike: Join us for a family hike in nearby Davis, CA! The trail will be easy and kid-friendly. While it may be cold, so long as it's not freezing or raining, we'll be there! We'll explore part of the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve on our flat, <4 … Continue reading Free Family Hike – TOMORROW!
Cosumnes River Preserve: Wetlands Walk Hike (Revisited)
We last posted about this hike back in 2015, and not much seems to have changed at Cosumnes River Preserve - it's still a great place for light hikes that are great for families! This time around we organized a hike (see Facebook event page), shared it on the Hike It Baby calendar, and invited … Continue reading Cosumnes River Preserve: Wetlands Walk Hike (Revisited)
Exciting Updates
I've started feeling a bit guilty about the lack of hiking posts recently. To be honest, it's hotter than Hades in Sacramento right now, we're obviously very focused on the #hikeforgrayson campaign (thank you SO much to those of you getting out there in support!), and things are even busier than usual for our family. … Continue reading Exciting Updates
NorCal Families Hike – July 16
Starting this year, I set a goal to organize a ladies-only hike twice a year (Spring 2017 - Cataract Falls), and a families hike twice a year. I've actually already organized two for families (Effie Yeaw Nature Center & Stone Lakes NWR), but technically the second was a kick-off hike focused on the #hikeforgrayson campaign vs. just a straight … Continue reading NorCal Families Hike – July 16
Family Trail Time: A Mama's Hiking Guide 