Swimming at Rock Creek

Where
Drive up hwy 70 until just before the Rock Creek Power Plant. Drive up the gravel road as far as you dare and park here. Take the trail along the creek to the water slide and swimming hole.

When
Best in mid to late summer when it's hot because the water is pretty cold.

What
This is some great fun and adventure. The scenery is beautiful. There is a great swimming hole with rocks to jump off and a waterfall. There is also a natural rock waterslide.

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Hike to Monkey Face

Where
Upper Bidwell Park - map it

When
Almost year round. Some days in the summer it can be too hot or too wet and cold in the winter.

What
There are a couple trails that start at the east end of the parking lot that take you up to a little peak named Monkey Face. If you take the trail that heads due north you will end up on the Maidu trail. If you look at the peak from here the rocks really look like a monkey. Once on top you have a great view of Horse Shoe lake, Bidwell Golf Course, and all of Chico valley.

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Picnic, Fly Kites, and Enjoy the Wildflowers on Table Mountain

Where
Table Mountain - map it

When
Best in spring when wildflowers are in bloom.

What
Take a drive out old Cherokee Rd to the mesa named Table Mountain. From the valley it really looks like a table. It looks like it could have been a mountain that Paul Bunyan cut down at the trunk with his chainsaw. Take a picnic lunch and a kite. Or just take a scenic drive and enjoy the beauty of Northern California.

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