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Trail

Bidwell Park (Upper) - Middle Trail

Chico, CA
Length: 4.55 mi.
Type: Out & Back

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Middle Trail is a good trail for little hikers, but not in the summer months. There is no shade, so it gets hot fast. In the Spring the area is full of wildflowers and in the Winter there are some nice mud puddles and mud pits for exploring. There are natural rock formations and built in stairs as well. And depending on where you begin on the trail, you can hike to a tiny lake or start at the lake and hike away from it. The trail is well populated with other hikers, mountain bikers, dogs off leash, and even horses.

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Trail Features

Seasons Fall, Spring, and Winter
Surface type Dirt
Stroller friendly No
ADA accessible No
Water fountains No
Bathrooms No
Cell reception Spotty
Pet friendly Yes
Nearby convenience store No
Camping Nearby No
Emergency support
within 5 miles 		Yes

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Fee & Parking Details

Fee : $0.00

There are two main parking lots to access this trail. Parking Lot B will start you at the very beginning of Middle Trail and Parking Lot E will provide you well signed access to the trail as well.

Trail Contributor

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I am a mama of two boys. I love drinking tea and am a better mom when we are outside exploring nature (and when I have tea). I have a family bike and love it. I enjoy baking, cooking, and eating my creations. I love the idea of yoga, but never seem to be consistent in finding time to practice. I love reading, but again rarely find the time. My family just ventured into urban farming. I love sour beers and delicious food. I work for a local non-profit as a training coordinator, and volunteer as a Branch Ambassador for our local HiB community and for the HiB Localized Support National volunteer team.

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About The Guide

Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L.Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L.Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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