Putah Creek Riparian Reserve — Attraction in Davis

The Putah Creek Riparian Preserve provides an opportunity for a relaxing, easy walk along the levee -- pretty much for as far as you want to go. We started at the eastern end at the Old Davis Road Parking Lot and headed west. UC Davis fruit trees on the right, Putah Creek flood plain on the left. It's tough to see the actual creek until you are about a mile down the levee. From there, you can walk down the creek but watch out for poison oak! We saw a few other people enjoying the levee walk. Dogs are welcome but please keep them leashed. There are other parking lots along the route further west from where we started. Overall, it's a nice, easy stroll, but we recommend going in the morning to beat the...

Go out to Putah Creek and stretch your legs while enjoying one of the best rehabilitated waterways in Central California! Keep an eye out...

Great place for a light hike. You can select a main road trail or some off path "hiking". I go here regularly to get away. Fishing is no...