Sacramento - Hiking

Sacramento is a substantial urban center, but that doesn't mean there aren't places to enjoy a quiet stroll. Top of the list for urban walks is the American River Parkway, a system of trails and park which pads a 23-mile stretch of the American River's north bank. It's even possible to bike or hike more than 30 miles on the Jedediah Smith National Recreation Trail, which runs from Old Sacramento to Folsom (more than 30 miles). For truly rural hikes, head east to the Sierra Nevada  or west to wine country.