Lynch Canyon, Fairfield
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Website: Lynch Canyon Open Space
Location: 3100 Lynch Road, off McGary Road / Hwy 80, between Fairfield and Vallejo. Click here for brochure and map.
Directions: From San Francisco / I-80 East between Vallejo and Fairfield: Take the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke exit. Go south toward Hiddenbrooke Parkway. Just before entering the Hiddenbrooke development, turn east (left) on McGary Road (frontage road that runs parallel to I-80). Follow McGary Road for 1.6 miles to where it intersects with Lynch Road. Turn left on Lynch Road, go under the I-80 underpass, and proceed through the gate at the end of the cul-de-sac to the gravel parking lot. From Sacramento / I-80 West between Fairfield and Vallejo: Take the Red Top Road exit. Go south (left) under the underpass. In less than 0.1 mile, turn right on McGary Road (frontage road that runs parallel to I-80). Follow McGary Road for 1.8 miles. Turn right on Lynch Road, go under the I-80 underpass, and proceed through the gate at the end of the cul-de-sac to the gravel parking lot.
Hours: Lynch Canyon is open to the public year-round, Fridays through Mondays, from 9am to 5pm. It may be closed on short notice, however, due to extreme weather or other safety concerns.
Please: Stay on trails. No dogs allowed. Lynch Canyon is a working ranch—keep a safe distance away from the free-range cattle. You can ride your mountain bike on your own at Lynch Canyon during open hours. Horses are also allowed for trail rides.
Fees: $6 parking fee; annual parking passes available. Separate event fees may apply. Click here for current information.
About: With habitats ranging from steep grasslands to the riparian corridor of Lynch Creek, the property is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Buckeyes, oaks and wetland meadows provide shelter for deer, fox, bobcat, waterfowl, and many raptors, including red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks, and the majestic golden eagle. Also of interest are excellent specimens of native grasses and spring wildflowers such as Johnny jump-ups, California poppies, brodiaea, milkmaids, yarrow and lupine. A small reservoir provides a home to muskrats, great blue herons and endangered California red-legged frogs. Lynch Canyon serves as an important buffer zone between the cities of Fairfield and Vallejo. It is located just north of Interstate 80 between American Canyon Road and Highway 12 (Jameson Canyon Road).
Events calendar can be found here.
+ We shared Solano Land Trust's hike for kids event, which had a great turnout. We will get this on our regular group schedule--many easy to moderate trails to enjoy.
