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BIDWELL PARK IN CHICO
Round-trip mileage: 3-8 miles
Difficulty: 1 ( 1=Easy,2=Moderate,3=Strenuous )
Description:
Imagine finding such a gem in the middle of a city. Check out these websites for more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidwell_Park http://www.bidwellpark.org/ http://www.chico.ca.us/parks/Bidwell_Park.asp
Directions:
From Sacramento, take Fwy 5 north and before you get to the airport, head North on Hwy 99/70 to Marysville/Yuba City. In about 12 miles, veer left on Hwy 99. Follow that about 66 miles to Chico and take the Hwy 32 turnoff. Head East on Hwy 32 for about 1.5 miles and turn left on Bruce Rd. Bruce Rd becomes Chico Canyon Rd which becomes Manzanita Rd. Almost 2 miles further, turn right on Wildwood Ave, which becomes Upper Park Rd. Drive past Bidwell Golf Course and Horseshoe Lake and park in the lot on the left. This lot has bathrooms.
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