Long Canyon

Long Canyon, located north of Lake Berryessa, drains the north western slopes of Blue Ridge. This canyon provides beautiful oppurtunies for hiking relatively close to Davis. A main trail runs up the bottom of Long Canyon, staying near to the creek, but many other trails traverse the hills around the canyon. From Long Canyon, access can be made to trails atop Blue Ridge to the east and into the Fiske Creek drainage to the north. The best times of year to hike in Long Canyon are the winter or early spring.

Information about hiking in Long Canyon and other nearby areas can be found on http://www.yolohiker.org. Look for the route entitled "Long Canyon Loop".

From Davis go west on Russell Boulevard or Covell Boulevard Covell becomes Highway 128 and merges with Russell. Follow 128 past Monticello Dam and the south shores of Lake Berryessa. At Turtle Rock bar, turn right on Berryessa/Knoxville Road. Follow Berryessa/Knoxville around the north side of Lake Berryessa and into the hills below Blue Ridge. The road will go over eight low water crossings, which may not be passable after recent heavy rain. Park about 9.5 miles up the creek from Lake Berryessa, around mile marker #28, at old corral on the right side of the road. The drive is relaxing and the hike is great, but due to the twisting small lane roads the drive is about an hour from Davis.

View of Mount Saint Helena from the top of Long Canyon.

Snow hides in the shade behind a tree during a hike in late February.

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2008-03-02 17:11:17   Long Canyon is really great. It's an easy hike, but your feet might get wet as there are multiple places where you have to jump across streams or walk through muddy areas. The scenery is beautiful. —FloridianPlywood