Deer Creek Hills Preserve

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. There are 3 trail options: North Pond Loop -- approximately 3 miles, mostly shaded.…

Step back into time and join us for the Deer Creek Gold Rush. Lead docent David Scharlach will guide us on a hike 3-miles long and a century and a half back in time as he retells the story of the search for gold at Deer Creek. In 1849, it is said that a gold nugget the size of your fist was found nearby on the Cosumnes River at Cooks Bar.  By 1850, the town that sprang up there boasted…

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the three marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. There are 3 trail options: North Pond Loop -- approximately 3 miles, mostly…

Buddy up with your own horse to take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the lush rolling hills, maneuver outcrops of rocks along the trail's edge. Take in the green grasses and flowing creeks of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 10-15 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open fields. SVC's goal is a safe and enjoyable…

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. There are 3 trail options: North Pond Loop -- approximately 3 miles, mostly shaded.…

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. There are 3 trail options: North Pond Loop -- approximately 3 miles, mostly shaded.…

“Into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul…”  John Muir Please join us on a gentle journey hike focused on “forest bathing” in the blue oak woodlands and grasslands of enchanting Deer Creek Hills Preserve.  We will be quietly exploring Nature and forest bathing through mindfulness, yoga, and meditation by inviting participants in group/solo activities and observations during the hike.    The hike will be about 2 to 3 miles long and take around 4 to…

Buddy up with your own horse to take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the lush rolling hills, maneuver outcrops of rocks along the trail’s edge. Take in the green grasses and flowing creeks of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 10-15 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open fields. SVC’s goal is a safe and enjoyable…

Docents welcome all ages of new and experienced birders alike, who are ready to tackle this 3-4 mile off-trail walk through open grasslands that overlie the Gopher Ridge (metavolcanic) Formation. Open grassland habitat in the Sacramento area continues to disappear making this local resource ever more important. These are hunting grounds for winter resident raptors such as Ferruginous and Rough-legged Hawks and year-round residents such as Red-tailed Hawks and Northern Harriers. Falcons are represented by the year-round American Kestrel and…

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. There are 3 trail options: North Pond Loop -- approximately 3 miles, mostly shaded.…

Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the registration table. There are 3 trail options: North Pond Loop -- approximately 3 miles, mostly shaded.…

Coyotes howling, owls hooting, deer quietly creeping on the hill's crest, and trails lit by the fullness of the moon. What more could you want on a Saturday evening?! Buddy up with your own horse to take a docent-led equestrian adventure, experiencing Deer Creek Hills in the evening as the moon rises. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 10-15 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open fields. SVC's goal is…

Canceled due to rain. Please join us for a hike on the next clear Saturday. Hike, stroll, meander or run. Open Saturdays are for YOU! Explore the marked trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve at your own speed. Open Saturdays are FREE, but please register online to help us plan the day and coordinate parking. Donations are vital to maintaining and Preserve and offering public outings. Consider donating online or leaving a few bucks in the donation jar at the…

Consistent with the CA Department of Public Health’s recommendation to cancel all non-essential gatherings for the month of March, SVC has made the very difficult decision to cancel all docent guided outings through the end of the month. We believe that time spent outdoors is an essential for people’s health and welbeing, as such, we have chosen to allow self-guided hiking. If you have any respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever) please stay home. Help STOP invasive species! Join SVC’s…

Consistent with the CA Department of Public Health’s recommendation to cancel all non-essential gatherings for the month of March, SVC has made the very difficult decision to cancel all docent guided outings through the end of the month. We believe that time spent outdoors is an essential for people’s health and well-being, as such, we have chosen to allow self-guided hiking. If you have any respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever) please stay home. “Into the woods I go, to…

Consistent with the CA Department of Public Health’s recommendation to cancel all non-essential gatherings for the month of March, SVC has made the very difficult decision to cancel all docent guided outings through the end of the month. We believe that time spent outdoors is an essential for people’s health and welbeing, as such, we have chosen to allow self-guided hiking. If you have any respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever) please stay home. Buddy up with your own horse…

SOLD OUT - Wow, that was fast! Our staff is discussing possibly adding additional March dates to the calendar for people to hike Deer Creek Hills. Please check the events calendar this afternoon, follow us on Facebook or sign up for email updates. Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access on Saturday. Pre-registration with a non-refundable* $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving…

Consistent with the CA Department of Public Health’s recommendation to cancel all non-essential gatherings for the month of March, SVC has made the very difficult decision to cancel all docent guided outings through the end of the month. We believe that time spent outdoors is an essential for people’s health and welbeing, as such, we have chosen to allow self-guided hiking. If you have any respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever) please stay home. What Grows at Deer Creek Hills?…

JUST ADDED! Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access on Sunday. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow a small number of visitors to access Deer Creek Hills for self-guided…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow a small number of visitors to access Deer Creek…

Consistent with the CA Department of Public Health’s recommendation to cancel all non-essential gatherings for the month of March, SVC has made the very difficult decision to cancel all docent guided outings through the end of the month. We believe that time spent outdoors is an essential for people’s health and welbeing, as such, we have chosen to allow self-guided hiking. If you have any respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever) please stay home. South Pond and Blue Oaks Join…

COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow a small number of visitors to access Deer Creek Hills for…

Consistent with the CA Department of Public Health’s recommendation to cancel all non-essential gatherings for the month of March, SVC has made the very difficult decision to cancel all docent guided outings through the end of the month. We believe that time spent outdoors is an essential for people’s health and wellbeing, as such, we have chosen to allow self-guided hiking. If you have any respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever) please stay home. “Into the woods I go, to…

RAINED OUT With the forecast showing a good chance of rain, we have cancelled this outing and Deer Creek Hills will be CLOSED this weekend. If you had registered for this outing, please check your email for information about how to transfer your tickets to a future hike. Contact info@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org for assistance. COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration…

COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow a small number of visitors to access Deer Creek Hills for…

COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow a…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow…

COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still allow…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

SOLD OUT COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

SOLD OUT COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks…

UPDATED HOURS Due to the National Weather Service's Excessive Heat Warning, Deer Creek Hills' hours will shift to 7:00am - 11:00am on Wednesday, May 27. Please arrive early, hydrated, bring extra water, and plan to be off the trails by 10:45am. Tickets are still required and limited to 50 visitors. COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a…

NEW HOURS: 7-10am Due to the National Weather Service predicting thunderstorms in the region on Saturday, hiking hours for this day will be shifting earlier to 7-10am. For information about transferring tickets to another date or our waitlist, please email info@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org for assistance. COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND ILLNESS PREVENTION Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

Celebrate National Trails Day at Deer Creek Hills! With temperatures warming and little shade provided on the trails at Deer Creek Hills, please be sure to arrive hydrated and bring plenty of water. Arrive early and consider a shorter hike or work on your trail running skills. This outing starts and ends earlier than previous hikes. Explore the trails from 8:00-11:00am. Gates will be locked at 11am. COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:00pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:00pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

A National Weather Service heat index for Monday, August 17, puts staff and visitors in the Danger zone. We have decided to cancel this ride and close Deer Creek Hills for the day. Registered riders will be notified via email and given the option to transfer registration to any future ride that has not hit the 50 person capacity, or donate fees to stewardship & trail maintenance projects on the Preserve. Registration payments are not refundable. Ticket transfer requests can…

Due to poor air quality, we have decided to cancel this ride and close Deer Creek Hills for the day. Registered riders will be notified via email and given the option to transfer registration to any future ride that has not hit the 50 person capacity, or donate fees to stewardship & trail maintenance projects on the Preserve. Registration payments are not refundable. Ticket transfer requests can be directed to Amy Rodrigues: arodrigues@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

A National Weather Service heat index for Monday, September 7, puts staff and visitors in the Danger zone. We have decided to cancel this ride and close Deer Creek Hills for the day. Registered riders will be notified via email and given the option to transfer registration to any future ride that has not hit the 50 person capacity, or donate fees to stewardship & trail maintenance projects on the Preserve. Registration payments are not refundable. Ticket transfer requests can be…

Poor air quality has closed Deer Creek Hills. Registered riders will be notified via email and given the option to transfer registration to any future ride that has not hit the 50 person capacity, or donate fees to stewardship & trail maintenance projects on the Preserve. Registration payments are not refundable. If you have extenuating circumstances or are unable to attend a ride, please contact us as soon as possible for assistance. Ticket transfer requests can be directed to Amy…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Exposure and Illness Prevention Following CDC guidelines, we are limiting group activities on the Preserve. A maximum of 50 people will be allowed access per day. Pre-registration with a non-refundable $10 per person charge, and completing a liability waiver before arriving are mandatory to participate. Please review the Deer Creek Hills Preserve COVID 19 Safety Protocols We believe time spent outdoors is essential for people’s health and well-being. With careful planning and visitor cooperation, we can mitigate risks to still…

Help preserve our beautiful native oaks. Join SVC and Sac Tree as we team up to reforest our woodlands! This is a 3-part series where participants will learn about native oaks, how to harvest acorns, and then help collect on site at Deer Creek Hills Preserve. Acorns harvested will become part of the Sacramento Tree Foundation's living library of trees, used for local reforestation. To reduce negative impacts at Deer Creek Hills and to harvest in a sensitive and ecologically-appropriate…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

COVID-19 Polices for Mountain Bike Mondays The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites you to explore Deer Creek Hills Preserve on your mountain bike every Monday night July - October. The self-guided trails are open exclusively to riders between 4:30pm-8:00pm. In observance with public health safety precautions, this offering is limited by a 50 person capacity, and is only made available to individuals who comply with the following guidelines: Review the most recent Sacramento County Public Health Order, the most up to…

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail's edge. Take in the golden grasses and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open…

Buddy up with your horse and take a docent-led equestrian adventure, traveling over the rolling hills, and maneuvering past outcrops of rocks along the trail's edge. Take in the golden grasses and tree-studded horizons of this pristine protected landscape. BYO horse and gear, including a muck bucket and water for your horse after the ride. Groups travel at a walk and are usually from 8-10 in size. Horses and riders should be accustomed to riding in groups and in open…