Hiking
At Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area
Trail at Llano Seco Unit of the Steve Thompson North Central Valley WMA
This 1-mile trail (0.5 mile out and back) departs from the Observation Deck at the Visitor Area located on 7-Mile Lane, just 15 minutes southwest of the city of Chico. The trail takes you through the wetlands to an Observation Mound with a picnic table. From October to February you will find great viewing of sandhill cranes and waterfowl. There is very limited shade during the summer.
- Hours: 7 days a week, year-round, 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
- Fees: Trail and Visitor Area are fee-free
- Length: 1 mile (0.5 mile out and back)
- Amenities: parking, restroom, information kiosk, observation deck, benches and picnic table
- Potable water is not available, so please bring your own
- Bicycling: is not allowed on this trail.
- Directions: View our Directional Map
- Brochure: View our Area Map/Brochure
MORE TO EXPLORE!
The Sacramento NWR Complex has dozens of trails at our other refuges, as well as Auto Tours at Sacramento NWR and Colusa NWR. FOR INFORMATION, MAPS AND DIRECTIONS, visit our:
Auto Tours, Trails and Bicycling page
