3 Best Hiking Trails in Fresno, CA

“Millerton Lake has over 40 miles of shoreline for water sports. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide excellent hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer, badgers, and bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park offers special boat tours to view bald eagles. The thousands of acres of water surface area are popular with boaters and fishermen. Locals and out-of-town visitors enjoy the temperate climate, characterized by warm to hot summers and cool winters.”

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“Spano Park offers excellent birdwatching opportunities and sightings of local wildlife migration species. Visitors particularly enjoy the autumn climate during their daily nature walks. The total length of the trail is 3.0 miles and the trail is generally considered an easy to moderately challenging trail route. The trail's elevation gain is 1430 feet and the trail is out and back type. The time taken to complete the total trail is 2 hours and 21 minutes. Additionally, the park provides a quiet area with picnic tables and offers spectacular views of the Sierra Peaks and the San Joaquin River. There's a playground for children, where families can relax while kids play. Spano Park also features a play and party studio for indoor activities. Fishing spots and bike trails are also available from the park.”

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“Woodward Park spans 300 acres and includes five miles of trails, an authentic Japanese Garden, three playgrounds, and a dog park. Visitors can enjoy a cool grassy meadow with trees providing shade from the Fresno sun. Additionally, the park features a multi-use amphitheater, a disc golf course, and connections to the Lewis S. Eaton Trail. Tourists can observe tigers, Sea Lion Cove, elephants, marine mammals, and giraffes. Woodward Park offers first-come, first-served seating, with reserved seating for a fee. Dogs are allowed on leashes, and mountain biking is permitted. The park offers something for everyone, from thrilling outdoor adventures to affordable, family-friendly activities.”

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