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This short, easy run meanders around the shore of the forebay and winds through the hills nearby providing great views.


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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

99%

Runnable

307' 93 m

High

224' 68 m

Low

82' 25 m

Up

93' 28 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Fishing · Lake · Views · Wildlife

This trail is accessed from the parking lot of the Thermalito Forebay near the Aquatic Center.

Runner Notes

This trail is a wide paved path in direct sunlight with no shade.

Description

This trail begins at a trailhead on the shore of the Forebay, just below the Aquatic Center parking lot. First, it goes across the wooden bridge of the Forebay and heads up into the hills, which are usually green and grassy during the winter and spring and dry and brown during the summer.

The trail is a wide, paved road that loops around the hills for almost a mile before turning back towards the Forebay. Along the route, there are several signs with facts about the Forebay and wildlife in the area. The trail is very scenic, offering great views of Forebay waters which are still and blue on a clear day.

Flora & Fauna

There are several water birds, such as grebes, goldeneye, and red throated loons that make their home in the Forebay. Birds of prey such as hawks and golden eagles also inhabit the area. As its name suggests, rattlesnakes live in the hills and sometimes appear along the trail.

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The Ridge Hiking Association

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View of the Forebay at the end of the Rattlesnake Hill Loop Hike.
Jul 21, 2021 near Thermalito, CA
View of the Forebay from the Rattlesnake Hill Loop trail.
Jul 21, 2021 near Thermalito, CA

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