2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA

With generally clear skies and agreeable temperatures, spring in Butte County in Northern California is a blast of new life and an opportunity to get outside. Whether you're looking to break a sweat or relax while enjoying some fresh air, you've got plenty of options for hiking, biking, dining, and more.

2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA

Hiking is a popular favorite in the fall and winter, too, but spring brings the best weather and plenty of wildflowers. Local favorites include the mild-but-beautiful Yahi Trail, and the more moderately challenging Annie Bidwell Trail and South Rim Trail in Bidwell Park. Another Chico favorite is the North Rim Trail, which starts at Horseshoe Lake and meanders to the park boundary, where you can walk among the flowers come springtime.

743 Luds Way
Oroville, CA

If you’re looking for a tasting or a brewery tour, Butte County will spoil you for choice. Almendra and Bangor both boasts there own wine districts, while Oroville has a handful of beautiful wineries of its own. Beer enthusiasts will find the best options in Chico, and not just at the famed Sierra Nevada Brewery.

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Durham, California, United States

Cycling of all varieties, by both locals and out-of-towners, really starts to come to life in the area with the arrival of spring as trails get a chance to dry out and we get more daylight. The county has ample natural offerings for rides both casual and challenging. The epicenter of Butte County cycling, of course, is Chico’s Upper Park, with a wide range of trails varying in difficulty. Road cyclists can find a good ride anywhere, from the orchard-lined thoroughfares of Durham all the way up Centerville Road toward Magalia (mostly once the snow starts melting, of course).

346 Broadway St
Chico, CA

Chico’s the most versatile place in Butte County for a range of patio dining, and it’s not limited to downtown options. From Chico to Oroville to Paradise, there are plenty of spots to enjoy a meal al fresco.

Butte County, CA

Come spring, some of the area's mountain streams that peter out in the summer have abundant water in the spring, and that makes them excellent trout-fishing spots. Lake Oroville is a great bass fishing spot, while Butte Creek, Deer Creek, Oroville’s West Branch of the Feather River, and stretches of the Yuba and American rivers are all spots to check out for trout fishing.

2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA

Arguably the region’s most stunning array of natural flora, the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve explodes each spring with a wildflower bloom that can leave you breathless. Bring an extra SD card, or clear some space on your smartphone—you’ll want to leave with plenty of photos. Deep oranges, vibrant violet and eye-popping yellows roll over the hillsides here. Don’t just accept someone else’s account; you’ve got to see it for yourself. The fact that this all happens in the spring, well before the sweltering summer heat bakes the valley, adds to the sublime experience of a Table Mountain stroll. When you visit, make sure to do your part to keep Table Mountain as beautiful as it was when you went by following all posted rules and following Leave No Trace principles.

2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA

Discover for yourself the fun that is Butte County in spring!