HIKING TRAILS

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Hiking Overview

Lake County, California, offers an abundance of scenic hiking trails that showcase the region’s natural beauty. From peaceful forest paths to rugged mountain climbs, the diverse terrain provides something for hikers of all skill levels. Whether you’re seeking breathtaking views of Clear Lake, California’s largest natural freshwater lake, or hoping to explore the volcanic landscapes of Mount Konocti, Lake County’s trails invite adventure at every turn. With plenty of wildlife, wildflowers, and serene landscapes to enjoy, hiking here is the perfect way to reconnect with nature and experience the outdoor charm of Northern California.

Easiest Hikes

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Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Easy hikes on level ground. Great area for wildlife viewing and interpretive activities. Docent tours of trails and historic ranch house every second Saturday of each month except for January and December. Hiking only, and sorry, no pets allowed...

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Boggs Lake Preserve

A fascinating vernal pool (usually filled from Dec-June) on Mt Hannah, off Harrington Flat Rd. The trail is maintained by the Lake County Land Trust on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. Boggs Lake features some of the most unique native plants in...

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Clear Lake State Park

A 590-acre park located on the south shore of Clear Lake, which is the largest natural lake wholly within California. Popular for camping, fishing, swimming, walks/runs, and hiking. The park has four campgrounds, a beach, and a boat launch. There...

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Highland Springs Recreation Area (HSRA)

The County’s largest public land at 3,200 acres. It includes a reservoir, disc golf course, and a series of single-track trails utilized by equestrians, mountain bikers, and hikers. The upland trails bring you to open chaparral habitat with...

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Melo Wetland Preserve

Native wetland and shoreline forest next to Clear Lake managed by the Lake County Land Trust. Trails can be waterlogged during the winter.

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Rabbit Hill

Though moderately strenuous, this short trail quickly leads little feet up to a great vista point of the Mayacamas and the painted water tanks. The Lake County Land Trust manages this 10-acre property,

More Challenging

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Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest

Almost 3,500 acres of forest on and around Boggs Mountain. It is managed by Cal Fire with environmental research, timber management demonstration, and recreation uses. Boggs is popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers. The 2015 Valley...

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Glen Eden Trail

The Glen Eden trails starts rather steep in the first mile and then undulating with steep short segments. This trail can take you all the way to Talmage Rd in Ukiah for a challenging loop of 20+ miles, depending on the final destination.The trail...

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Judge Davis Trail

Just short of the Yolo County line, the Judge Davis trail crosses over from Lake to Yolo County into the Cache Creek Natural Area (CCNA, which in Yolo County does not include the wilderness designation; thus, mountain bikes are allowed). Primarily...

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Mendocino National Forest

Over 900,000 acres of rugged forest with four wilderness areas Mendocino National Forest draws an array of visitors. Any road into Mendocino National Forest requires a vehicle with decent clearance and there are no paved roads. There is a ranger...

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Mt. Konocti Wright Peak Summit Trail

This moderately strenuous hike has ~1,600 ft elevation gain over 3 miles from the Upper Parking Lot near the access gate on Konocti Rd. The trail takes hikers along the main access road, past walnut and apple orchards, through an amazing Canyon...

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Redbud and Perkins Creek Ridge Trail

This trailhead into the Cache Creek Wilderness Area offers an open meadow in the first half mile or so for easy strolls. It then continues a moderate ascent into oak woodlands, comes up to a ridge where you have the option to turn left or right....

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Redbud Trail

This trailhead into the Cache Creek Wilderness Area offers an open meadow in the first mile for easy strolls. It then continues a moderate ascent into oak woodlands, so use your best judgement to determine a suitable distance for your kids. Make...

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Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, extending to three counties – Sonoma, Lake and Napa – has trails that offer great views of Lake County and Napa Valley. The five-mile fire road leading to the summit of Mount Saint Helena is a challenging...

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Snow Mountain Wilderness

The Wilderness act of 1984 established 23 new wilderness areas including the 37,000-acre Snow Mountain Wilderness in the Mendocino National Forest. The Snow Mountain Wilderness straddles the summit of the North Coast Range within Colusa, Glenn and...

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