Nancy's Ridge and All-The-Oaks Loop

Del Rio Woods is a day-use park along the Russian River near Healdsburg, California. The best months to visit the park if you're planning to swim are April to July. During the summer months, the water level in the river lowers, making the speed of the river slower -- typically Class 1. This makes for a family-friendly environment where you can bring floats or simply hang out on the water's edg...

Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach Park is a beloved local recreational area situated along the Russian River in the heart of Sonoma County's wine country. This park combines natural beauty with family-friendly amenities, offering visitors a perfect blend of riverside relaxation and outdoor activities. Essential Details Location: 13839 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Hours: Daw...

The Creekside Trail to Canyon Trail to Ridge Trail Loop offers an immersive 5.1-mile adventure through the heart of Annadel State Park (now part of Trione-Annadel State Park) in Santa Rosa, California. This moderately challenging loop showcases the park's diverse landscapes, from shaded creek corridors to panoramic ridge views of Sonoma Valley. Trail Overview Length: 4.5 miles (loop) Dif...

Mother's Beach, known locally as Mom's Beach, is located in Forestville, California. This beach is a hidden gem situated on the scenic Russian River, between Steelhead Beach and Sunset Beach.  Dog Friendly: Mom's Beach is a great spot to bring your pup on a leash.  Times of Operation: The beach is open year-round from 7 am to sunset, but the bathrooms are only open May through November.  A...

Just 90 minutes north of San Francisco in the heart of Sonoma County wine country, the Discovery & Pioneer Nature Trail Loop at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve offers one of the most accessible ways to walk among ancient coast redwoods — including trees that have been standing since before the Magna Carta was signed. The 1.26-mile loop combines the Discovery Trail (a short, partia...

Steelhead Beach offers two great spots to access the river. There's a small beach on the right-hand side of the beach (south end) and a launch site on the left (north end) of the beach. The launch point makes for a great spot to start your float down the river. Make sure you have a shuttle car or plans to get picked up wherever you get out.  Pets:This beach is dog-friendly. Please keep your pu...