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The Ridge Hiking Association

​We are a community organization of like minded travelers, hikers, and nature lovers on The Paradise Ridge. We meet at cool places to hike, snowshoe, paddle, and race around the greater Paradise Ridge area. Above all, we are a low key, fun group of health enthusiasts that enjoy sharing hikes and nature experiences with our community - come hang out and hike with us!

Hikes are scheduled for every second Saturday of the month throughout the year, as listed in the events portion of this page. 

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Paradise Ridge Hiking Association

​"IN EVERY WALK WITH NATURE, ONE RECEIVES FAR MORE THAN HE SEEKS."

— John Muir

  • ​SATURDAY, july 12th
    paradise lake hike & kayaking

    Approximately 4 Miles Round Trip

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    Par­adise Lake cov­ers an area of 244 acres and is sur­round­ed by beau­ti­ful wood­ed land and has a shore­line of 7.5 miles. It is one of two reser­voirs which stores water for the com­mu­ni­ty of Par­adise. Because it is water sup­ply for the pub­lic, it is strict­ly regulated.
    The lake is open dai­ly, except for Wednes­days, from 5am to sun­set dai­ly for bik­ing, hik­ing, walk­ing, and fish­ing from shore or by boat. Dogs not allowed.

    Approximately 4 Miles out and back

    www.explorebuttecounty.com/places/paradise-lake

  • Saturday, august 9th
    Mount Lassen: Night Hike

    Approximately 5 Mile Round Trip

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    Check out this 4.9-mile out-and-back trail near Mineral, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.​

    We will leave in the early afernoon. Arrive early evening. Hike to the top watch the full moon rise. Hike back down under the moonlight. Arrive back in Paradise late at night.

  • SATURDAY, september 13th
    Yahi Trail

    4 Mile Round Trip

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    There are plen­ty of rea­sons why the pedes­tri­an-only Yahi Trail is one of the most pop­u­lar hikes in Bid­well Park: a vari­ety of micro-envi­ron­ments, Big Chico Creek, large shady sycamores, and beau­ti­ful spring wild­flower blooms. The path most­ly fol­lows Big Chico Creek, has lots of shade, and fea­tures beau­ti­ful wild flow­ers in the spring, par­tic­u­lar­ly late March.

    You’ll find great spots to stop for pic­nics, swim in the creek, and lay out and relax. Make sure to bring a swim­suit and water shoes for enjoy­ing a dip in one of the many nat­ur­al swim­ming holes you’ll pass.

    Approximately: 3 mile out-and-back (1.5 Miles to Bear Hole)

    www.explorebuttecounty.com/activities/yahi-trail

  • Saturday and Sunday, october 11th -12th
    Round Lake: Overnight Backing Trip 

    Approximately 5 Mile Round Trip Hike

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    Get to know this 4.9-mile out-and-back trail near Emigrant Gap, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

    Round Lake Trail takes you from Feeley Lake to the Grouse Ridge Trail, passing Island, Long, Round, and Milk Lakes along the way. You can take optional side trails to all of these lakes. This route is a great backpacking trip for families. There are several excellent campsites near Island Lake. Island lake itself is a beautiful crystal blue lake surrounded by rocky hills .

     www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/round-lake-trail

  • Saturday, November 15th
    ​Sutter Buttes

    Approximately 3 Mile Hike

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    Sutter Buttes are a fantastic little mountain range that seem to pop up out of nowhere. In reality, they are what's left of a volcano. But from the side, it definitely looks like a miniature mountain range. 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Do you want to join hikes that will connect you with likeminded nature lovers? Do you want to earn cool swag? Do you want to feel the healing properties that fresh air and sore feet guarentee?

If the answer to each of these questions is a resounding, YES, then select the link below to register for the Ridge Hiking Association, a Paradise Recreation and Parks District program, partnership with Paradise Stronger, and community hosting several other healing based organizations.

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