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A truly amazing canyon, easily accessible from Chico. In spring, it's a wildflower explosion. There are several trails. Long pants are a plus, as there are rattlesnakes. It's still worth it!! The basalt rock through which the river flows has a special name: Lovejoy Basalt. It looks a bit like Krog from the Marvel Comics.

The South Rim Trail is a lovely combination of dirt and gravel, boasting spectacular views of Chico Canyon. Portions of the trail run alongside the river, creating a soothing backdrop as you immerse yourself in the scenery. This trail is popular with runners and mountain bikers, so keep an eye out as you enjoy exploring this beautiful trail.

This junction offers several options to continue exploring the park. From here, you can take the Yahi Trail to extend your hike and connect with other trails, head southwest to complete a loop, or go northeast and take a swim in Bear Hole, just a short .3-mile detour.

This trail offers easily navigable, relatively flat and rocky terrain, ideal for enjoying spring wildflowers and the stunning colors of fall. It connects to several other trails in the park, providing endless opportunities to explore this beautiful area.

This multi-use trail runs along Big Chico Creek, boasting stunning canyon views and spectacular wildflowers, especially in spring. There is plenty of shade along the way, making it an ideal choice for hot days. It is a popular path for hikers, mountain bikers, and runners alike, so you'll likely see plenty of others enjoying this scenic path.

This gravel road runs through the park and provides access to several trails in the park. You can walk along this road and enjoy the scenery, or take a side trail to loop back around. Several parking areas are located along this stretch, making access convenient for enjoying the park.

Bear Hole is a widely popular swimming hole in the park. The deep, clear water surrounded by a beautiful basalt canyon is the perfect place to immerse yourself in scenic beauty while cooling off on a hot day.

There is a parking area and viewing area here at the cliffs overlooking Big Chico Creek. The trails heading down to the water are best done on foot, but the views from the parking lot are still great.