Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
There is a large free gravel parking area off of Jefferson Blvd that offers quick access to the Barge Canal Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
The first section of the trail is paved multi use path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
Most of the trail follows a flat gravel course paralleling the Sacramento River Ship Channel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
Views of the boats and industrial buildings across the shipping channel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
While the trail is not the most scenic, is does feel fairly removed from the city nearby.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
There is no shade along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
There is access to the banks of the channel, however they tend to be a little dirty feeling.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
The trail ends in anticlimactic fashion at a private property gate.