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    • Santa Rosa, California

      Gunsight Rock via Hood Mountain Trail

      5.0
      7.91 mi / 2372 ft gain
      Hike to Gunsight Rock through Hood Mountain Regional Park to get a view overlooking Sonoma and Napa Valley. In order to get to the trailhead take Highway 12 to Los Alamos Rd, the road will then turn into Timberline Dr, this will take you to the trailhead. There is a parking fee of $8. From the p...
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    • Winters, California

      Homestead & Blue Ridge Loop

      5.0
      4.46 mi / 1299 ft gain
      At the bend in the road on Highway 128, you will pass two silver gates. The gate with the UC Davis logo is the entrance to the trailhead. Past the entrance there is a large dirt pullout off the road with plenty of parking. Starting at the trailhead, go left in the fork to start the loop trail. T...
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    • Winters, California

      Hike the Stebbins Cold Canyon Loop

      4.0
      4.5 mi / 350 ft gain
      Stebbins Cold Canyon is a great day hike for all skill levels, accessible year round, and offers an abundance of wild flower viewing, including the California poppy. Tog get to the hike, head about 8 miles west of Winters, CA, where a silver fire gate marks the main entrance to the Stebbins Cold ...
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    • Winters, California

      Hike the Homestead-Blue Ridge Loop

      5.0
      From the official trailhead, start off by taking the Homestead Trail, which forks towards the right. A trail connecting Homestead and Blue Ridge will take you to a creek nearby. Veer off the trail along the creek and there is a water hole for cooling off on hot days. Onward into the trail, you wi...
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    • Winters, California

      Fly Fishing on the Putah

      4.0
      Putah Creek is a little over an hour drive from SF without traffic. The creek has flows beginning in April, which can reach up to 700cfs during the summer months. The creek begins to drop after September. Keep in mind that wet-wading isn't recommended until the river is under 300cfs. Most fly fis...
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    • Santa Rosa, California

      Joe Rodota Trail

      4.5
      12.67 mi / 174 ft gain
      Joe Rodota Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sebastopol, California.
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    • Mount Hamilton, California

      Lick Observatory

      3.8
      Hop on Road 130 heading out of San Jose and follow the winding two lane road up, up, up to to the top of Mt. Hamilton and the Lick Observatory. There are lots of deer, wild turkey, and pigs in the area. If you are lucky you will get to see a herd of deer grazing in a meadow. But be careful that y...
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    • Sebastopol, California

      Laguna de Santa Rosa Loop Trail

      4.9
      3.95 mi / 115 ft gain
      The Laguna de Santa Rosa Loop Trail offers an enchanting 3.95-mile nature experience just outside of downtown Sebastopol, California. This easy-to-moderate trail provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the largest freshwater wetlands complex on the northern California coast, making...
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    • Sebastopol, California

      Ives Park

      4.7
      Ives Park is the oldest park in Sebastopol, California, and is located only 2 blocks from downtown Sebastopol. The park has many picnic tables with barbecues, a baseball diamond, a playground, and a community pool. Amenities: Parking for the park is on the street surrounding the park. There is ...
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    • Pescadero, California

      Pick Berries at Swanton's Berry Farm

      4.0
      Take a spectacularly scenic drive or bike ride out to this quaint coastal berry farm. Look out onto the shimmering ocean while you pick the ripest and sweetest berries yourself. Head inside their shop to enjoy pre-made jams, pies, chocolate covered strawberries, and so much more. While you're ins...
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    • Sebastopol, California

      Hilltop Trail Loop

      5.0
      0.71 mi / 49 ft gain
      Hilltop Trail Loop is a loop trail in Ragle Ranch Park located near Sebastopol, California. This trail is dog and family-friendly. Ragle Ranch also has a playground for young children as an additional option for before or after hitting the trail.
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    • Sebastopol, California

      Blackberry - Thistle Loop

      5.0
      1.45 mi / 69 ft gain
      The Blacberry - Thistle Loop is a relatively easy hiking trail at Ragle Ranch park. This trail is used for hiking and running and offers some cover/shade as well as great views of foliage especially in the fall months. This trail is located on the west side of Sebastopol, California.  The park i...
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    • Sebastopol, California

      Ragle Ranch Extended Loop

      5.0
      1.86 mi / 82 ft gain
      Ragle Ranch Extended Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sebastopol, California
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