SMUD teamed up with The Nature Conservancy to create this 7-mile trail. 
Recreation
As part of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's commitment to the community it serves, the District has developed recreational facilities hand-in-hand with its power-generating facilities. These areas cover a wide range of recreational interests, and attract thousands of visitors each year.
Crystal Basin Recreation Area
The jewel of SMUD's offerings is the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, located off Highway 50 northeast of Placerville. Operated by the U.S. Forest Service, Crystal Basin includes three beautiful mountain reservoirs with more than 700 campsites. Within the Crystal Basin are facilities for summer activities such as boating, hiking, biking and horseback riding, as well as for cross-country skiing in the winter. More
Rancho Seco Recreational Area
Closer to home is the Rancho Seco Recreational Area, managed by the District on its property in the southeastern part of Sacramento County. The park is adjacent to the decommissioned Rancho Seco nuclear power plant, and the Cosumnes Power Plant. Rancho Seco park offers boating, camping, picnicking, and hiking with more recreational facilities in the works. Read more about:
- Annual Rancho Seco Trout Derby
- Rancho Seco Recreational Area
- Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge
- Rancho Seco Howard Ranch Trail
- Rancho Seco Nature Preserve
Water releases
In concert with its commitment to the recreational needs of the region, SMUD keeps rafters informed of water releases from the District's Upper American River Project series of dams and power plants. More