Trails

Looking for a bit of adventure?

Check out these guides to a variety of local hiking trails from the Fresno County Public Library:

Best Easy Day Hikes Fresno by Tracy Salcedo-Chourré
The Central Sierra walker's companion : Shaver, Florence & Huntington lakes region by Greg S. Goodman
Hiking the Sierra Nevada : a guide to the area's greatest hiking adventures by Barry Parr

Here are some links to local trails you may want to visit

Trails for Wheelchair-users and Bikers (Paved/Asphalt)
 
Photo by Mike Benna on Unsplash
Clovis Old Town Trail
Dry Creek Trail (Clovis)
Orange Cove Rails to Trails
Reedley Rail-Trail
Lewis S. Eaton Trail (Woodward Park, partially  paved)
Sugar Pine Trail (Clovis) - This one may be especially suitable for road bikers. It is also wheelchair-accessible and stroller-friendly.
 
Nature Trails/Mixed Terrain

Photo by Matt Gross on Unsplash

Parkway Trail Network - An option of a series of loop trails that provide public access into the heart of this conservation area featuring larger-than-life-sized animal homes and views of the River Center and the Sierra Nevada.  
San Joaquin River Trail (Millerton)
Pincushion Mountain Trail (Friant)
McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve (Friant/Prather)

AllTrails - download the app to find trails to fit your nature or use to to explore these trails:

Photo by Joel & Jasmin Førestbird on Unsplash

Tumey Hills Loop (Mendota)
Hidden Valley Park (Handford)
Freedom Park (Handford)



Grab a park pass with your Fresno County Public Library card, head out to one of our neighboring counties to get miles in to complete the challenge.

Fresno County
Millerton Lake SRA

Madera County
Millerton Lake SRA

Merced County 
George J. Hatfield SRA
Great Valley Grasslands SP

Tulare County
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

US Forest Service 
Sierra National Forest has hiking or biking within the Sierra National Forest. 
US Forest Service has these biking trail through the Sequoia National Forest.  If you prefer walking, try a day hiking trail. 

National Park Service
Sequoia & Kings Canyon Park offers day hiking options to help you reach Mordor.

Foothill Trails
Giant Forest & Lodgepole Trails
Grant Grove Trails
Cedar Grove Trails
Mineral King Trails

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