This Saturday, April 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM, hikers have an opportunity to take a wildflower hike in Solano County in an area only open to the public with trained guides. Solano Land Trust volunteer Jim Walsh and staff scientist Sue Wickham will lead participants to a veritable sea of wildflowers -- yellow cream cups, purple birds-eye gilia, and pink checkerbloom. No reservations are necessary, and the hike is free of charge (donations are welcome).
The King-Swett Ranches are a 3,930-acre expanse in the southwestern corner of Solano County. Depending on the route of your hike, you'll have views of Suisun Marsh, Mount Diablo, the Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpais, or the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. This will be a strenuous hike, partially off-trail, through high grasses and thistle, on uneven ground and up and down steep hills.
Hikers should meet promptly at 9:00 AM beside Jim's white "TruGreen" pickup truck at the Park-and-Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and American Canyon Road intersect, (on the Hiddenbrooke-side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80). You will carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. For driving directions, click here.
Details:
- Bring water, snacks, and insect repellent.
- Wear pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes, preferably hiking boots.
- Hiking poles will be helpful.
- Wear layered clothes suitable for protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain.
- Note that these are working ranches, so cattle may be present.
- No dogs allowed.
- For questions, contact Sue Wickham at (707) 590-0307.
The King-Swett Ranches are owned and operated by Solano Land Trust, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The trust has permanently protected over 20,000 acres of land for the current and future residents of Solano. To see more scheduled events at Solano Land Trust properties, click here.
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