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Summer time in Chico! We’ll occasionally post hikes here for days that are cooler, but feel free to contact us if you would like to organize a privately-led adventure.
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Alligator Bluff

This short hike has so much greenery in the spring!
Alligator Bluff
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Distance: Approximately 2 miles round trip.
Elevation Gain: Approximately 200 feet.
Time: Approximately 1.5 hours.
A short introduction to the beginning of the Annie Bidwell Trail and South Rim. Although this is the shortest of our hikes, there’s a lot of variety packed into this one. The trip starts with shady mossy walls and a historical olive orchard before breaking out into the oaken grasslands around Alligator Bluff.
Trail Hazards: Uneven, rocky terrain. Steep drop-offs at Alligator Bluff.
- Learn more about the Chico Beyond Adventure experience here!
- All participants must sign a Waiver & Release of Liability Form prior to participating. This only needs to be completed once per participant. Paper copies will be available at the trailhead.