Dry Creek Trail features 9 miles of hiking trails near Modesto, CA.
Take The Central Modesto Exit- head east on I Street to Downey Ave which then becomes Scenic Dr. Take Scenic, east to El Vista Ave. go right (south). The first right, after crossing the Dry Creek bridge, is Edgebrook Dr. Head west on Edgebrook Dr. to the first stop sign (just past Scenic View Ct)- go right into the park (I think it's called Thousand Oaks Park). This is the best access/ staging area / parking. The trail extends east to Claus Rd. and west to La Loma Ave. <br />
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