Open Trail Day is a great opportunity to explore the Fishhead Lake area of the eastern Bufferlands. Several miles of trails will be open for you to hike at your own pace. Bufferlands’ biologists and docents will be out on the trails to help you find your way and to answer any nature-related questions. This is a great time to see the riparian forests and seasonal wetlands, all in their spring beauty.  During this time of year, Swainson’s hawks and other raptors are seen soaring in the sky, while broods of ducklings and goslings are readily spotted in the wetlands.  

The event will begin at 6:30 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Event and parking are free. Please sign in at the check-in table and get your trail map. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.  There will be no food vendors on-site, but feel free to pack a picnic or whatever trail snacks you think that you will need. 

Wild animals are within the hiking trails -  *No pets please*

Directions: to 4800 Sims Rd, Sacramento CA 95758
From Sacramento. Take I-5 south to Cosumnes River Blvd. Take Cosumnes River Blvd east to Franklin Blvd. Take Franklin Blvd south to Sims Rd. Turn right. Turn right at signs. From Highway 99. Take Highway 99 south to Cosumnes River Blvd. Take Cosumnes River Blvd west to Franklin Blvd. Take Franklin Blvd south to Sims Rd. Turn right. Turn right at signs. Follow signs to parking area. Please sign in at check-in table to receive a trail map.

Swainson’s Hawk, Image by Chris Conard