Earth Day Afternoon Exploration: An Open Preserve Day

Want a place to hike with your family or friends without all of the crowds? How about a quiet stroll through some pristine oak woodlands or views to photograph or paint? Or the perfect spot to bring your family and celebrate about the wonders of nature and the Great Outdoors? Look no further!

This Open Preserve Day is for you to come out and enjoy the Big Hill Preserves on your own! These preserves protect critical unfragmented blue oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds and are part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. The trails on these preserves meander past spectacular rock formations, the flowing Raccoon Creek, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley.

They will provide you with a trail map when you arrive, and from there you are free to explore the beautiful preserves at your own pace!

Some of the activities you might choose include:
-Enjoy a leisurely nature walk – there are 6.5 miles of trails for you to pick from
-Go on a trail run
-Photograph nature
-Have a picnic – down by the creek or up on a viewpoint
-Do yoga or meditate by the creek, under a tree, or at a viewpoint
-Get creative!