Sebastopol, California

Sebastopol, California offers some of the best trails and outdoor activities. The Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail is a must-visit. This is a 1.8-mile trail that is perfect for all skill levels. It features a river and is primarily used for hiking, walking, bird watching, and horseback riding. It's a scenic trail with lots of wildlife to spot. Ragle Ranch Regional Park is another top spot for outdoor adventures. It boasts 157 acres of recreational activities, including hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. The park's peaceful West County Prairie trail offers views of rolling grasslands and oak woodlands. The park also has a children's playground and a peace garden. Sebastopol is the perfect place for those seeking scenic outdoor adventures.

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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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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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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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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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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
Taylor Mountain Loop

4.2

1.5 mi / 1000 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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Forestville, California
Canoe the Russian River via Forestville

5.0

Starting at Burke's Canoe in Forestville, CA this is a 10-mile self-guided canoe trip down the Russian River. You can rent your canoe from Burke's and launch from their beach. Burke's will also pick you up 10 miles down-river and shuttle you back to their parking lot.This canoe trip features lo...
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Forestville, California
Steelhead Beach

Steelhead Beach offers two great spots to access the river. There's a small beach on the right-hand side of the beach (south end) and a launch site on the left (north end) of the beach. The launch point makes for a great spot to start your float down the river. Make sure you have a shuttle car or...
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Occidental, California
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees

5.0

0.7 mi / 92 ft gain

The Grove of Old trees is a privately-owned preserve in Western Sonoma County that is open to the public year round. It is not large, only about 33 acres, but it makes a wonderful spot to go on a walk and to soak in the beauty of the redwoods. To get there from downtown Occidental, drive West up...
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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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Forestville, California
Sunset Beach River Park

4.0

Sunset Beach River Park is located off River Road in Forestville, California. The beach offers up picturesque views of the Russian River and is a great spot to end your float if starting at Steelhead Beach. The Beach: The beach is about a quarter of a mile walk from the parking area. Keep this ...
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Forestville, California
Mother's Beach ("Mom's Beach")

4.0

Mother's Beach, known locally as Mom's Beach, is located in Forestville, California. This beach is a hidden gem situated on the scenic Russian River, between Steelhead Beach and Sunset Beach. Dog Friendly: Mom's Beach is a great spot to bring your pup on a leash. Times of Operation: The bea...
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Occidental, California
Watershed View Trail

4.0

1.54 mi / 174 ft gain

The Watershed View Trail is located off of Coleman Valley Road and shares a trailhead with the Hunters Camp and Creekside Loop. This trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back, which makes for a great trail to get the family out on to get some energy out. Be prepared for a muddy trail if there has been rec...
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Occidental, California
Hunters Camp and Creekside Loop

5.36 mi / 853 ft gain

Hunters Camp and Creekside Loop is an almost 6-mile loop off of Coleman Valley Road in Occidental, California. This trail can get pretty muddy during the rainy season, but as an added bonus, it makes the waterfall along the Creekside Trail that much better. Dogs are not permitted on this trail.
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