Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Chico area
Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Chico, California
Chico, California
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BIKE PATHS / WALKING PATHS
Baroni Park Trail
Bidwell Park Trail
Chico Durham Bike Path
Chico Rail Trail
Chico Rail Trail
Community Park Trail
Hooker Oak Park Trail
Little Chico Creek Bike Path
Potter Road Trail
Wildwood Park Trail
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The City of Chico is located in Butte County in Northern California, about an hour and a half north of Sacramento. The city is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley that sits between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Coastal Ranges. Chico is also home to California State University Chico, often referred to as Chico State.
The City of Chico has a number of recreational trails for bike riding, walking, enjoying nature and commuting to work or to school.
Chico Rail Trails
Chico has three separate trails that were constructed along abandoned railroad corridors.
One of these trails is a 2-mile long paved pathway that extends from W. Lindo Avenue and ends at the south end of the Chico State campus. this particular trail parallels Nord Avenue on the west side of town.
The second rail trail is a 3.3-mile long paved path located on the north side of town and extends from the south end of the airport to the intersection of W. 11th Avenue and Esplanade.
The third rail trail is a 3.4-mile long paved path that is located south of town called the Chico Durham Bike Path. The pathway runs alongside Midway. The north end of the trail is locted at the intersection of E 20th Street and Park Avenue. the south end of the Chico Durham Bike Path is located at the intersection of Jones Avenue and Midway.
Little Chico Creek Bike Path
The Little Chico Creek Bike Path is located on the south side of the city. It follows alongside the Little Chico Creek for about 2 miles. The trail extends from E. 10th street, just west of Highway 99 to Bruce Road. The trail intersects with other trails in the area and goes past Community Park and Marsh Junior High School.
Lower Birdwell Park, Hooker Oak Park and Wild Wood Park Trails
Lower Birdwell Park is a long narrow park that stretches across much of the city. There are several paved and unpaved pathways within the park to enjoy the greenspaces along Big Chico Creek, the Chico Creek Nature Center and access the athletic field.
Hooker Oak Park is located on the northeast end of Lower Birdwell Park and has a paved pathway that circles the park.
Wildwood Park is located at the intersection of Manzanita Avenue and Wildwood Avenue. The park has athletic filed and a play ground. A paved walkway travels around the exterior of the turfed area. Another trail takes off to the northwest and extends to intersect neighborhood trails in the residential area north of Eaton Road.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails for bike riding, running and walking located in Chico, California.
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