Saturday October 24 WOW hikers will head to Solano County, escape the heat and explore the Lynch Canyon Open Space Preserve between Fairfield and Vallejo.  

Our hike leaders Mariette Malessy and Edelgard Brunelle scouted the 2.7 mile loop trail and think it will be a wonderful fall hike. 

Our hike has one longer, but not too steep, ascent and a short stretch of shade along the currently dry Lynch Creek.  There are no stairs, rocks or other hurdles.  Most of the trails are unshaded.  Some friendly cattle may join us.  Picnic tables are sprinkled throughout. Signage in the park's ten miles of trails is fabulous.

The preserve lies between Fairfield and Vallejo, A fee of $5 in cash or check needs to be deposited in an envelope. (Bring a pen). The parking lot offers a one-person toilet without water.  There is no potable water in the park.  After the completion of our 1 1/2 to 2-hour hike, participants could have lunch and then check out another trail in the afternoon.

Hikers will meet at the Woodland Presbyterian Church parking lot at 8:00 a.m. to sign in, receive instructions for the day, and form carpools.  We will leave at 8:15  for a 50-minute, 43-mile drive. Bring water, a hat, a jacket, sunscreen, lunch and snacks.  Sturdy shoes are recommended. 

The Woodland Outdoor Wanderers is a community-based organization open to all, dedicated to introducing Yoloans to their natural and cultural environments, and to each other.  For more information email kathyjtrott@gmail.com

WOW Potluck:
Sunday November 15, 2026

5:30 – 7:00 pm

 Bring a dish to share and together we will make a meal.  Bring 2026 hike stories and photos to share, and ideas for 2027 hikes.   A fun and relaxed evening with hiking friends at Woodland Presbyterian Church.

WOW 2026 Bonus Hike:
Saturday, December 12, 7:30AM

San Francisco in Holiday Splendor

Led by David Wilkinson & Roger Klems