Near Bidwell Run Club- Wednesday Social Run
Big Chico Creek
Near Bidwell Run Club- Wednesday Social Run
Big Chico Creek from South Rim Trail
Near Bidwell Run Club- Wednesday Social Run
View up canyon of Big Chico Creek from Annie Bidwell Trail.

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Bidwell Run Club- Wednesday Social Run

5.0 (1 Rating)
A great introduction to Upper Bidwell Park!
4.4
mi
Distance
356
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekSwimmingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.44mi
Distance
356ft
Elevation Gain
356ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
406ft
High Point
282ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This loops begins/ends at the Southrim/Chico Canyon trailhead (Chico Canyon Rd & Centennial Rd). Route details: 1.8 miles out on Annie Bidwell Trail, turn left to cross the creek at J-ford creek crossing (a great opportunity to cool off in Big Chico Creek). Turn right onto Yahi Trail for 0.1 miles, cross Upper Park Rd onto Lower Trail, hike 1.3 miles on Lower Trail before turning left to cross Upper Park Rd. Hike along the creek (downstream) for 0.3 miles, cross the bridge at the golf course, and turn right to make it back to the trailhead.

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