• Dye Creek Preserve

    Los Molinos, CA
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  • Spring 2026 Registration Form Public Hikes

    Sunday March 22, Saturday April 4, or Sunday April 12

  • The Dye Creek Preserve’s trail will be accessible for three days between 9:00am and 2:00pm with four start times per day to choose from as a self-paced hike. This format allows hikers to enjoy the trail at their leisure without large crowds. The trail is a rugged, rocky footpath leading into the Dye Creek canyon. The full out-and-back hike totals 5 miles, but hikers can turn around at any point for a shorter trip. Along the way hikers can connect with Docents stationed on the path to learn about the Preserve's geology, wildlife, habitats, and cultural history. Self-paced hikes are scheduled for Sunday March 22, Saturday April 4, and Sunday April 12 between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. In addition, preserve staff will lead an off-trail hike on March 22 and April 4.

    *Please only register the number of people you can confirm are able to attend.  

    **No pets on the trail. 

    To register, please complete the form below and select submit. Select a start time and number of people in your group. For families or groups attending together, only one person needs to complete this form.* A follow-up email with directions and details will be sent by the Thursday prior to the hike. 

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  • Sunday, March 22 Self-Paced Hike Start Time Registration

    Please choose an available hike start time and indicate the total number of hikers in your group:

  • Guided Off-Trail Hike Registration

    This small group will hike to the northern rim of the Dye Creek canyon, where we will have clear views into a labyrinth of canyons. This strenuous hike involves walking 4 miles at a moderate pace through rocky grasslands on moderately steep terrain. We will finish the hike by 1:00pm.

  • Saturday, April 4, Self-Paced Hike Start Time Registration

    Please choose an available hike start time and indicate the total number of hikers in your group:

  • Guided Wildflower Walk at 8:45 am

    In a small group led by preserve staff and volunteer Docents, we will walk through open grasslands to observe a diverse array of wildflowers, birds, and pollinators. There will be very little elevation gain, but the unpaved road will be rocky and potentially muddy. The group will hike 2-3 miles at a leisurely pace. After this hike, guests have the option to hike on the Canyon Trail at their own pace.

  • Sunday, April 12, Self-Paced Hike Start Time Registration

    Please choose an available hike start time and indicate the total number of hikers in your group:


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