UC Davis - Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve

Michael Ludes

Beautiful scenery, and a great loop trail of about 5 miles which is now fully open again after the fire. There's an additional loop that adds 3 miles. Google the web site for maps and info. The view of Lake Berryessa and the surrounding hills is spectacular. There's an old shepherd's homestead that's interesting, and marked with signs and history. Good fitness would be a plus, as there are steep, rocky and technical sections of the trail. The ridgeline is exposed, so carry plenty of water or avoid during hot weather. Numerous hikers with unleashed dogs, some of which were aggressive. If you bring your dogs (dogs not allowed, but this is not enforced), please keep them under your control and leashed. All in all, this is a highly recommended hiking trail!

Brendan Kiely

The UC Davis Staebbins Cold Canyon Reserve is a nice place to go hike. There is a loop trail that goes up the ridge and back down into the canyon and back to the trailhead, however as of November 2021 the last half of the loop is still closed due to the recent fire from last year. The trail.in the fall is nice due to the changing color of the trees and landscape. I choose to only hike the lower canyon portion of the trail, and not the upper ridge.

Emily J N

not an easy hike because of the constant uphill on the way there. have to step on/over large rocks. hot and dusty, no shade. view is cool

Rob Salamon

Amazing views. If you do the full look there are some pretty steep areas and some larger rocks to maneuver. This trail was fairly heavily trafficked on the counterclockwise path to the peak, but only moderate traffic on the homestead side.