Pacheco Marsh

Contra Costa County, California · Nature Preserve

A 237-acre restored tidal salt marsh in Martinez, CA, managed by the John Muir Land Trust. Opened to the public in 2025, it offers 2.5 miles of ADA-accessible trails, a kayak launch, bird blinds, and habitat for rare species including the California black rail and salt marsh harvest mouse.

Top trails

• Pacheco Marsh Loop — 2.7 mi loop

Visiting

Fees — General Admission: $0, General Parking: $0.

Parking: A staging area and parking lot are present at the preserve; fee status, reservation requirements, and seasonal operation are not specified in available official sources..

Coordinates: 38.0312, -122.0880.

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