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Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Yuba City, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wildlife refuge featuring trails for walking, jogging, and birdwatching, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary
“Its a short drive from Yuba City and it is a beautiful trail.”
“It branches off to different trails that are all clearly marked (you can also grab a map at the entrance) so you can go often and not experience the same walk evwry time.”
“I'm not sure who could chat with that farmer about possibly moving that slate, but it's a huge detriment for drivers on the way to a peaceful hike.”
I love this place. I go here at least once a month. Its a short drive from Yuba City and it is a beautiful trail. It branches off to different trails that are all clearly marked (you can also grab a map at the entrance) so you can go often and not experience the same walk evwry time.
Nice quiet wildlife refuge with tons of birds. Not too many people. There's a couple loops and the trailhead has an old map but the trails are well kept. Lots of wild grape, blackberry, elderberry, and plum right now (end of August). There are lots of turtles in the pond as well. Bring binoculars.
Nice trails, good variety of habitats, clearly marked trails, tons of birds and wildlife. We went early morning, saw beaver and raccoon plus many many bird species. Nice place to botanize and enjoy the odonates too. Free but donate if you can do we can keep this nice place.
We recently discovered this cool spot for a little hike. It was beautiful and easy to do with children. You can see a small pond at the entrance and you can take the Center Trail all the way to the Feather River. All can be done in 45-60 minutes depending on you pace.
Trail conditions & character
“The Ken Poerner River Overlook is quiet pleasant with benches to sit on and watch the wildlife around the Feather & Bear River Intersection.”
“1 larger porta potty available at parking area, and picnic benches are placed at the entrance to the levee+hiking trails.”
“Its a relatively flat walk and easy for kids or beginners.”
“I'm not sure who could chat with that farmer about possibly moving that slate, but it's a huge detriment for drivers on the way to a peaceful hike.”
“the trails are well marked best to come in the spring and fall, summer can get hot and very buggy”
Plan your run at Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitesacramentoaudubon.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
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