Wright's Field
Alpine, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(85 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Flat, easy open-space trails with smaller side paths, quiet even on a weekend morning. The parking lot is small, so later arrivals end up on the road. Reviewers say the trailhead map is unclear and one group took a wrong turn. Trails are uneven in places, and snakes are about once it warms up.
A 230-acre grassland and oak preserve with wide, easy loops and benches at the lookouts — gentle enough for kids still building up hiking legs. Park in the Joan MacQueen Middle School lot on Tavern Road outside school hours; the trailhead is across the street.
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1951 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901, USA
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What visitors say
- Reyna Ferlic★★★★★
Honestly I came here thinking it would just be another open field, not really anything special ... but it was TOTALLY different once I actually walked around. The trails are really well maintained but not in a fake way just super natural looking and easy to follow. I even saw a group of kids playing in the creek and they were having a blast, it made me feel all nostalgic haha. Brought my dog along and he had the best time ever I could NOT get him to leave, he just kept rolling around the grass. Parking was easy and we definately enjoyed the quiet vibe without any crowds around. I will absolutly be comming back again with my friends for a lazy afternoon.
a month ago
- Guzzetta Zahradnik★★★★★
Came here for a quick hike on a sunday and was really impressed by how well maintained the trails are even though it felt pretty quiet for a weekend morning. We saw deer and a couple of cool birds right off the path, which was a nice surprise since I didnt expect that much wildlife on a short loop. The parking lot is pretty small though so if you come later in the day you might have to park along the road definately keep that in mind. I wish there was a map at the trailhead that was a bit more clear because we ended up taking a wrong turn and had to backtrack like half a mile. overall a solid spot for an easy walk, nothing flashy but it does what it needs to do Ill probably come back when i want a quick nature break
a month ago
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