Review date: June 17, 2025
Monkey Face View | Upper Bidwell Park
Address: Chico, CA 95973, United States
Coordinates: 39.7749651, -121.7760276
Review
Well now, saddle up for this one, because Upper Bidwell Park ain’t just another city trail it’s a whole rugged romance wrapped in sunbaked stone and whispering.
Started off with a dusty handshake from the trailhead sign, graffiti bird watching me like it knew I was about to fall in love with this land. From there, it was pure poetry. Winding paths carved right into ancient basalt, golden grass waving at me like an old flame, and rock ledges daring me to get closer (I did, but with caution
this cowboy ain’t trying to fly without wings).
Then I dipped down low, into the shady creekside spots where the light plays through the trees like it’s flirtin’. Big Chico Creek was babblin’ soft and sweet, and I reckon if a fella was to bring a date down there, the trees might blush. Somewhere behind me, that old golf course was quietly giving up its last putt to nature, and honestly, that felt right.
This place? It’s raw. It’s real. It’s the kind of trail that makes you slow your boots and take it all in, even when your heart wants to gallop.
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Additional Google review details
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Time spent: 1-2 hr
- Recommended activities: Hiking, Running, Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching, Walking
- Parking space: Plenty of parking
- Parking options: Free parking lot
- Fees: No fees
- Restrooms: A couple of ports potties
- Dog-friendliness: Very dog friendly on a leash
- Can you share more about these topics?: Parking, Fees, Restrooms, Dog-friendliness