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Explore Upper Bidwell Park
Chico, California, United States
For outdoor enthusiasts in Butte County, Upper Bidwell Park is basically Disneyland. If you’ve never ventured past Manzanita Avenue, you might think that’s an exaggeration. But if you have, you know that comparison barely scratches the surface of how truly awe-inspiring Upper Park is.
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Upper Park features steep terrain, dazzling rock formations, and trails for all skill levels of hikers and mountain bikers alike.
Old Chico Canyon Rd
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Located in the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, it's also home to an abundance of wildlife, ranging from the occasional deer sighting to birding opportunities that include sparrows, phainopepla, great horned owls, Golden eagles, and more.
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The park is home to a diverse range of activities, from casual hikes to challenging mountain biking to best-in-the-state swimming holes.
Old Chico Canyon Rd
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
If you’re up for a casual, shaded hike with plenty of access to water, Yahi Trail is a perfect route as it runs through the park along Big Chico Creek. Eager to test your limits on a mountain bike? Make the grueling climb up the North Rim Trail, rewarded by spectacular views and the chance to ride the best downhill in the park (that’s B Trail). And in the brutal heat of the Chico summer, the park hosts some of the city’s best swimming spots, be it the ever-popular Bear Hole or a more secluded option further into the park.
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At the end of the day, Chico's most poorly kept secret truly has something for everyone.
Old Chico Canyon Rd
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Upper Bidwell Park hides in plain sight for all who visit it to marvel in its scenery and enjoy as much (or as little) outdoor adventuring as they desire.
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Old Chico Canyon Rd
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Butte County favorite is a not-so-hidden gem in Northern California.