Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California is a popular area for outdoor adventurers and those who love to explore nature. With its scenic trails and activities, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for an adventure. Popular attractions include the Santa Rosa Creek Trail, Spring Lake Regional Park, and the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail. These trails provide visitors with the chance to discover the area's natural beauty. For those seeking more of a challenge, the Annadel State Park is ideal for a hike. The park also offers great views of the surrounding area. For a more leisurely activity, the Trione-Annadel State Park is an excellent spot for a stroll. The park is full of wildlife and provides many opportunities to observe the area's wildlife. No matter what type of outdoor activity you're looking for, Santa Rosa has something for everyone.

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Santa Rosa, California
Taylor Mountain Loop

4.2

4.86 mi / 1076 ft gain

From the northern entrance to the park, you can access an 18-hole disc golf course as well as a number of trails. The Eastern Trail takes you up a steep 1,000 feet to the top of Taylor Mountain, where you can see most of Sonoma County laid out before you. Mt. St. Helena is visible in the distance...
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Santa Rosa, California
Hiking, Swimming, and Fishing in Wine Country

5.0

Annadel State Park is located in the historic Valley of the Moon, just 60 miles north of San Francisco, in Sonoma. This popular 5,200 acre park features a wonderful variety of options to explore, boasting views of the Sonoma Valley, rolling meadows of wildflowers, and direct access to 26 acre Lak...
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Santa Rosa, California
Joe Rodota Trail

4.0

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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Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Creek Trail: Willowside Road to Fulton Road

4.2 mi / 46 ft gain

Santa Rosa Creek Trail: Willowside Road to Fulton Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sebastopol, California.
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Larkfield-Wikiup, California
Creekside Trail to Canyon Trail to Ridge Trail Loop

4.0

4.46 mi / 850 ft gain

Creekside Trail to Canyon Trail to Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Santa Rosa, California.
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Sebastopol, California
Laguna de Santa Rosa Loop Trail

4.0

3.95 mi / 115 ft gain

Laguna de Santa Rosa Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sebastopol, California.
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Santa Rosa, California
Hood Mountain Summit Via Lower and Upper Johnson Ridge Trails

5.95 mi / 2054 ft gain

Hood 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...
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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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Sebastopol, California
Ives Park

4.0

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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Santa Rosa, California
Hike Crane Creek Regional Park

4.0

3.5 mi

With 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 ...
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Sebastopol, California
Hilltop Trail Loop

0.71 mi / 49 ft gain

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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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Sebastopol, California
Thistle - Creek Loop

5.0

1.45 mi / 69 ft gain

The Thistle - Creek Loop is a loop trail at Ragle Ranch. 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 near Sebastopol, California.
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Kenwood, California
Pony Gate-Canyon Loop

4.0

2.17 mi / 568 ft gain

The 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...
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Saint Helena, California
Bald Mountain

5.0

5.24 mi / 1526 ft gain

Park 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...
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Glen Ellen, California
Wolf House in Jack London SP

There is a museum in "The House of Happy Walls" which Mrs. London built in redwood grove find park information, exhibits and a small sales area there. A nearby trail leads to Jack London’s grave and to the remains of "Wolf House," London’s dream house which was destroyed by fire in 1913. The par...
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