Petaluma, California
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Petaluma, California
Helen Putnam Northern Loop
2.52 mi / 348 ft gainThe Helen Putnam Northern Loop is a scenic hiking trail in Petaluma, California, offering a peaceful outdoor experience with breathtaking views and natural charm. This trail is perfect for hikers seeking a blend of gentle exercise and stunning landscapes. Trail Highlights: Length & Di...Read more -
Petaluma, California
Helen Putnam Inner Loop
1.44 mi / 236 ft gainThe Helen Putnam Inner Loop is a scenic and relatively short hiking trail located in Petaluma, California. This loop offers a perfect mix of natural beauty and accessibility. This trail is ideal for hikers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a shorter adventure with stunning vistas. T...Read more -
Petaluma, California
Helen Putnam Regional Park Loop
4.04.87 mi / 673 ft gainA 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 4.8-mile hike, begin at the southwest corner, where the parking lot and...Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Crane Creek Canyon Loop
4.01.4 mi / 154 ft gainWith 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 ...Read more -
Novato, California
North Levee Trail
3.78 mi / 157 ft gainNorth Levee Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Novato, California.Read more -
Novato, California
Schwindt, Indian Valley, and Waterfall Trail Loop
3.51 mi / 594 ft gainSchwindt, Indian Valley, and Waterfall Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Novato, California.Read more -
Glen Ellen, California
Corridor Ridge Loop Trail
4.02.48 mi / 289 ft gainCorridor Ridge Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Glen Ellen, California.Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Taylor Mountain Loop
4.34.86 mi / 1076 ft gainFrom 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...Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Western Route to Eastern Route Loop
2.26 mi / 535 ft gainThe Western Route to Eastern Route Loop in Santa Rosa, California, is a 2.3-mile moderately challenging trail popular for its scenic views and diverse landscape. The loop offers a steady ascent, rewarding hikers with panoramic vistas of Sonoma County and lush natural surroundings. It’s known for ...Read more -
San Rafael, California
Terra Linda Sleepy Hollow Ridge Trail
5.05.85 mi / 1089 ft gainThis San Rafael neighborhood trail is quite popular, but there is plenty of room for everyone and the parking is easy. After you park at the trailhead, you walk (or bike) up a relatively short and steep path that takes you to the beginning of the trail. This hike takes you along a scenic ridge ...Read more -
Inverness, California
Marshall Beach
5.02.41 mi / 305 ft gainMarshall Beach located on the Tomales Bay side of Point Reyes National Seashore is reached via an out-and-back hiking or mountain biking trail. Camping:There are boat-in campsites available at Marshall Beach. The campsite does not permit hike-in campers, boat-in only via kayak, canoe, paddleboa...Read more -
Point Reyes Station, California
Sky Trail Loop
5.09.55 mi / 1818 ft gainSky Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore is a dramatic, mostly single-track trail that runs along the main spine of the Inverness Ridge and across highest mountains in Point Reyes, looming above the Olema Valley and Highway 1 which mark the San Andreas Fault rift zone and the dividing line betw...Read more -
Point Reyes Station, California
Sky Campground via Sky Trail
2.66 mi / 495 ft gainEntering Point Reyes National Seashore from Bear Valley Road the Sky Trailhead is a 4.9 mile drive. Camping in Sky Camp requires a Camping Permit. Once at the Sky Trailhead parking lot. The Sky Trailhead will be on the left side pulling in. The hike is not very strenuous and not all that lo...Read more -
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Sebastopol, California
Ragle Ranch Extended Loop
5.01.86 mi / 82 ft gainRagle Ranch Extended Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sebastopol, CaliforniaRead more -
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Creek Trail: Willowside Road to Fulton Road
4.2 mi / 46 ft gainThe Santa Rosa Creek Trail segment from Willowside Road to Fulton Road offers a delightful 2.3-mile journey through one of Santa Rosa's most accessible urban nature corridors. This well-maintained paved trail provides cyclists, walkers, and runners with a scenic route that perfectly balances natu...Read more