This spring bloom is the most vibrant we’ve seen in years! Thanks to all the heavy rains this spring in Northern California, the hills are alive with green grass and wildflowers. Take a leisurely hike in Novato to enjoy all the spring blooms close-up! This easy Northern California trail, located in Mount Burdell Preserve, will take hikers past fields of flowers. Along the trail, you might also encounter cows grazing in the fields. How charming!

This 3.4-mile loop is located in the Mount Burdell Preserve. It’s called Michako Trail, San Carlos Fire Road, and Middle Burdell Fire Loop.
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The trail has a long name because it is made up of several roads and trails all combined. But don’t worry, despite the long name and multiple trails, this trail is easy to navigate.
At 1,627 acres, this nature preserve is the largest in Marin County.
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In the preserve, you’ll find Mount Burdell, a small mountain at 1,558 feet. There is also Hidden Lake, a seasonal pond with frogs and salamanders.
Hikers who’ve rated the trail on AllTrails say it takes about one hour and forty minutes to complete this hike.
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On a nice day, we recommend packing a picnic lunch and stopping at the midway point to enjoy the wildflowers and the views. But, be sure to stay on the roads and trails.

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Be sure to bring sun protection and water, especially on hot days since there is little to no shade on this hike.
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Frequent visitors to the preserve love the natural scenery, as well as the grazing cows you’re likely to see along the way.
This trail is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. This is a popular trail for bird watchers and horseback riders, too.
Access the 3.4-mile loop trail from one of the residential streets located off of San Marin Boulevard.
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Be sure to not block streets, gates, or driveways of residents. There is a sign at the entrance of the preserve which details the layout of the area. There are other hiking trails within the preserve, ranging from 1 mile to nearly 8 miles.
Just a 10-minute drive from Mount Burdell Preserve is the historic Olompali State Historic Park.
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After hiking the Michako Trail, San Carlos Fire Road, and Middle Burdell Fire Loop trail, consider visiting this former coastal Miwok village and learn about how the Miwoks lived.

We’re in awe of the amazing blooms everywhere this spring– and there are so many places to experience this lovely seasonal display. Of all the places to see wildflowers in bloom, we like this hike because it’s not only beautiful but the coastal breezes make the weather very pleasant. Tell us, have you visited Mount Burdell Preserve? Where do you think is the best place in NorCal to see wildflowers?

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