"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."
— John Muir
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The Ridge Hiking AssociationWe 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. Join the Community ⟶ |
Saturday, February 8th
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Butte County’s high country turns into a winter wonderland once the snow season begins. Whether by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile, one of the best local spots to experience winter sports is in Jonesville.
This tiny but historic town just past Butte Meadows lies within Lassen National Forest not too far from the headwaters of Butte Creek. The Jonesville Staging Area off of Humboldt Road is the starting point for a variety of winter adventures. Click here to check out the details. |
SATURDAY, March 8th
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Big Bald Rock is a granite batholith in the Plumas National Forest that is a prominent fixture along the skyline of certain parts of Lake Oroville, and is a beautiful vista point on a clear day. Because it’s a fairly large area, Bald Rock is a perfect place for hiking and backpacking!
Enjoy spectacular views overlooking Lake Oroville and the Sacramento Valley. Children of all ages will have fun searching for the “snailrock” or sitting inside the shelter, complete with a stove. www.explorebuttecounty.com/activities/yahi-trail |
Saturday, April 12th
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Situated above the city of Oroville, the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, more commonly known as simply Table Mountain, offers up a chance to hike through a truly unique natural area. Formed by ancient lava flows, the underlying basalt rock on the mesa holds water, resulting in spectacular annual wildflower blooms, stunning vernal pools, and dramatic but fleeting waterfalls.
www.explorebuttecounty.com/activities/hike-table-mountain |
SATURDAY, May 10th
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Dive right into Butte County’s gold rush past by visiting the Forks of Butte Creek Recreation Area. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), this beautifully forested area is just north of the quaint Sierra Nevada foothill town of Magalia — home of the 54-pound “Dogtown Nugget.”
A short trail connects the Doe Mill Bridge parking area with the campground while following the east bank of Butte Creek. The Butte Creek Trail also starts at Doe Mill Bridge and travels south along the west side of the creek for one mile before dissolving along the canyon’s edge. We recommend you go as far as you’re comfortable, but this is a good hike for the adventurous of all ages. www.explorebuttecounty.com/activities/discover-the-forks-of-butte-creek-recreation-area |
Saturday, June 14th
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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. |
SATURDAY, july 12th
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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. |
Saturday, august 9th
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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
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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. |
Saturday, october 11th -12th
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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. |
SATURDAY, November 8th
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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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