These roads are adjacent to and comprises parts of the Cosumnes River Preserve and its agricultural lands. Sometimes, you see more of a variety of waterfowl and songbirds here than you do in the designated preserve areas itself. The fields are a favorite of the Sandhill Cranes in the late winter and early spring.

• Easy to Locate? Yes
• Pet Friendly? Sort of. Leave your pet n your vehicle or on a leash
• Easy to Walk? Yes.
• Is there a Fee? No.
• Are there Restrooms? No.
• Is there Accessible Parking? Sort of. You’ll need to pull off to the side of the road where you do not impede traffic.
• Other Notes: The lands along the side of the road are private property. Pay attention to the signage and do not trespass.

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There are also many oak trees along the road, and in the summer months they provide a wide variety of galls to look at.

Also make sure to check the fennel plants along the roads for the caterpillars of the Anise Swallowtail Butterflies.

How to Get There:

• From Sacramento
• Take Interstate 5 (I-5) South
• Take Exit 498 for Twin Cities Road
• Continue on Twin Cities Rd. Drive to Bruceville Rd
• Turn RIGHT onto Bruceville Road and follow it to Desmond Road
• Drive s-l-o-w-l-y along the roads and watch for wildlife and wildflowers, then park where you’re able to take photographs.