Looking for Something Fun to do Saturday Morning?

Special to Dixon Patch

Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo on Saturday, August 4th, from 9am to 1pm with James Chang, a Solano Land Trust volunteer.  Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches— is otherwise closed.

On a clear day you can see views from atop King Ranch that sweep across the Suisun Marsh all the way to the Sierras, with Mount Diablo rising to the south.

From the western edge of Vallejo-Swett Ranch, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpais, the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays, and the Napa River and marshes.

 All ages are welcome, but participants must be prepared for a strenuous pace  iking 4-6 miles off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle, passing free range cattle along the way.

Bring a backpack with plenty of water and snacks; boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with good grip for rugged, steep, and slippery off-trail terrain; long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty; and protection from sun and wind. Binoculars, a camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks and gaiters are also recommended.

Meet Chang promptly 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).  Be ready to carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead.

Since its founding 25 years ago, Solano Land Trust has permanently protected over 20,000 acres of working farms and natural areas in Solano County. Learn more at www.solanolandtrust.org.

Who:  Solano Land Trust & volunteer James Chang

What:  Hike

When:  Saturday, 8/4, 9am-1pm

Where:  Meet Chang promptly 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).  Be ready to carpool or caravan from there.

Why: Learn about this beautiful area and get a great workout!

Cost: None

RSVP:  None