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Rush Creek Preserve

Novato

Wander through 500 acres of tidal marshes and oak woodlands where over 190 bird species make their home. The wide, gently sloped trails are perfect for families, beginner bikers, and anyone craving an easy escape into wild wetlands.

birdwatching hotspot
family-friendly
beginner mountain biking
wetland wildlife

Tips

🦢"nesting swans (!)" in spring and summer
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦"One of our favorite easy family hikes" (Marin Mommies)
🌳enter from Atherton for shaded oak trails

Rush Creek Preserve

Basalt Creek, Novato, CA 94945, USA

Upcoming at Rush Creek Preserve

Sunday, Jun 21
Juice with a Ranger

Juice with a Ranger

June 21 at 8am

☕ Coffee with a Ranger invites you to sip morning brew while chatting with a Marin County Ranger about the preserve's wildlife, trails, and history. Bring your curiosity and questions.