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Helen Putnam Northern Loop
Petaluma, California
2.52 mi
/ 348 ft gain
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
Petaluma, California
1.44 mi
/ 236 ft gain
Helen Putnam Inner Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Petaluma, California.
Hike Helen Putnam Regional Park
Petaluma, California
4.0
6 mi
/ 550 ft gain
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
Petaluma, California
2.06 mi
/ 335 ft gain
Helen Putnam Outer Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Petaluma, California.
Ellis Creek Pond Loop
Petaluma, California
1.92 mi
/ 23 ft gain
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
Petaluma, California
3.09 mi
/ 141 ft gain
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
Novato, California
9.91 mi
/ 1975 ft gain
Miwok to Upper Mt Burdell Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Novato, California.
Hike Mount Burdell
Novato, California
6.5 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
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
Novato, California
5.19 mi
/ 1230 ft gain
Deer Camp Fire Road, Old Quarry and Michako Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Novato, California.
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