Geyserville, California
One of the top outdoor adventures in Geyserville, California is the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve. This hiking trail is a must-visit for its panoramic views of the Mayacama Mountains. The trail is moderately challenging, with some steep inclines and rocky terrain, but the rewards are worth the effort. Along the trail, hikers can see unique rock formations and local wildlife. The preserve also has a beautiful marsh that's home to a variety of birds. For those interested in water activities, the Russian River is nearby, offering opportunities for canoeing and fishing. Another nearby attraction is the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, where visitors can enjoy wine tasting after a day of outdoor activities. These are some of the best trails and outdoor activities in and near Geyserville.
Top Spots in and near Geyserville
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Bodega Bay, California
Portuguese Beach
4.0Portuguese Beach in Bodega Bay is a scenic gem along the Northern California coastline, offering visitors a tranquil retreat amidst stunning natural beauty. Nestled between rugged cliffs, this beach is known for its expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and its serene atmosphere. It's a popular sp...Read more -
Jenner, CaliforniaAbalone Diving at Salt Point State Park
5.0Jenner is a great spot to head out in calm water with your abalone gear. The dives will be in depths of 10 to 15 ft. of water, with visibility usually in the 5-20 ft. range. Spend a little time doing your homework before entering the water and you'll be able to find easier entry areas.When you he...Read more -
Jenner, CaliforniaCamp at Salt Point State Park
4.7Camping at Salt Point Sate Park is a dream. You have your choice of camping by the sea at Gerstle Cove campground, or tucked up into the forest at the Woodside campground…and you can’t go wrong with either choice. The rugged and beautiful coastline here is a popular destination for abalone divin...Read more -
Jenner, California
North Trail to the Pygmy Forest
3.33 mi / 814 ft gainSalt Point State Park, about 90 miles north of San Francisco, features rugged, windswept coastline and dramatic forests of cypress, pine and redwoods. The North trail is a great way to experience much of the inland portion of the park including the unique Pygmy Forest, named for the stunted trees...Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Hood Mountain Summit Via Lower and Upper Johnson Ridge Trails
5.95 mi / 2054 ft gainHood Mountain Summit via the Lower Johnson and Upper Johnson Ridge Trails is a 6 mile out-and-back trek located in Santa Rosa, CA. The trailhead starts at the Pythian Road parking lot, accessed from Highway 12. The hike takes 3.5 to 4 hours to complete and is considered strenuous. All trails are...Read more -
Jenner, California
Salt Point Trail: Gerstle Cove to Stump Beach
4.03.28 mi / 75 ft gainThere are numerous points at which you can enter the trail from Highway 1, but on the south end it begins at Gertsle Cove and heads north as the Salt Point Trail heads toward Stump Beach. You can choose to head further north of Stump Beach along the Bluff Trail or south of Gerstle Cove State Mari...Read more -
Sonoma County, California
Salmon Creek State Beach
4.0Salmon Creek State Beach located is located just off Highway 1, north of Bodega, California. This beach has a parking lot and restroom on the cliff side, just a short walk down to the beach. DogsBoth North and South Salmon Creek sections of the state beach are not dog friendly due to the Federa...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Camp at Bodega Dunes Campground
These kind of getaways shouldn't be planned many weeks before the trip. So we didn't booked a campground. And from this experience we learn that you don't have to reserve a campground. Just go there - don't panic when you see campground is full sign in the entrance. There are always available spo...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Dunes Beach
4.0Bodega Dunes Beach is located through the same entrance as Bodega Dunes Campground. There is a fee to enter the parking area for day use, but you can also access it without payment if you have a CA State Parks Pass. From the parking area heading toward the beach, you will see two picnic areas wi...Read more -
Kenwood, California
Pony Gate-Canyon Loop
4.52.17 mi / 568 ft gainThe Pony Gate-Canyon Loop within Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is a new favorite of mine on my list of family and kid-friendly hikes. Our little girls did great with this hike and loved it. If you can get moving early in the day and begin your hike around breakfast time, you might find there are few...Read more -
Lakeport, California
Camp at Red Mountain Campground
Red Mountain has 10 units, toilets, barbecue grates, and picnic tables. There is no potable water at this time.To get there, from Ukiah, exit U.S. 101 South at Talmage Road, then 1.5 miles east to Eastside Road. Turn right and proceed 0.3 mile to Mill Creek Road. Follow Mill Creek Road 5 miles to...Read more -
Saint Helena, California
Bald Mountain
5.05.24 mi / 1526 ft gainPark at the top of Adobe Canyon Road in the gravel parking lot to the left of the ranger kiosk. There is a $7.00 parking fee. There are many options for routes to the top; the easiest of which is mostly paved (although still steep in parts). To take this route, head north out of the trailhead pa...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Miwok Campground at Doran Regional Park
5.0Doran Regional Park is located along the coast just south of the town of Bodega Bay, California. There are 5 campgrounds at Doran and Miwok is the tent-only campground with 13 campsites. There is a parking lot at the campground and bathrooms with coin-operated showers. FEES: If camping, your e...Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Crane Creek Canyon Loop
4.31.4 mi / 154 ft gainWith multiple loops of varying length, this park is great for anyone looking for a casual hike around a beautiful area in the foothills of Rohnert Park. Crane Creek has nice secluded picnic areas next to the creek in the cover of willow, alder, buckeye and bay trees. There's also an 18-hole disc ...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Doran Beach
5.04.02 mi / 75 ft gainDoran Beach is nestled within the picturesque landscape of Doran Regional Park near Bodega Bay, California. Offering pristine shores and captivating vistas, this is a coastal gem that allows visitors a more protected coastal landscape than nearby Salmon Creek State Beach. Explore sandy beaches ...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Head Nature Trail
4.81.67 mi / 121 ft gainSitting west of the San Andrea fault, the Bodega Head is a massive chunk of granite from the Salinian Block, a geological terrane that contains Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands, and shares its origins with the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Head itself having been carried hundreds of miles to t...Read more
