Petaluma

Helen Putnam Northern Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Susanville, California.

Helen Putnam Inner Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Petaluma, California.

A 216-acre park, Helen Putnam offers 9 trails that are relatively short but can be combined however you wish. Go 2 miles or 10 miles. Loop in and out, up or around. I take a different route every time I hike here.For a good 6-mile hike, begin at the southwest corner, where the parking lot and restrooms are located. Veer right to get on the Ridge Trail and wind up and around the pond, and then c...

Helen Putnam Outer Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Petaluma, California.

Ellis Creek Pond Loop is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Petaluma, California.

Causeway, Pond, and Historic Lakeville Road Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Vineburg, California,.

Miwok to Upper Mt Burdell Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Novato, California.

Start at the wide gravel parking lot. You will find the start of the Burdell Trail on the south side leading directly up the mountain.  The Burdell Trail winds around the southern slopes before beginning to switch back and forth up the east side of the mountain. The forest full of toyon, bay and madrone trees breaks occasionally to offer views of the Petaluma River.  The trail is packed dirt an...

Deer Camp Fire Road, Old Quarry and Michako Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Novato, California.