• Hiker looking at view from Gunsight Rock

    Hike to the top and enjoy the view from Gunsight Rock.

  • Hikers at Stillwater Cove

    Meander through fern lined canyons beneath majestic redwoods.

  • Taylor Mountain hikers

    Hike through sweeping grasslands and oak woodlands on your way to the top.

  • Helen Putnam couple hiking

    Cross grassy hillsides and wind through groves of heritage oaks.

  • Laguna de Santa Rosa hikers near vineyard

    Discover the biologically diverse landscape of Sonoma County’s largest freshwater wetland.

  • Spring Lake father hiking with child

    Grab the kids for a family hike that circles the lake.

Hiking

Hiking is by far the most popular activity in Sonoma County's parks. With 150 miles of trails leading to beaches, mountains, forests, lakes, and meadows, it's easy to discover the beauty and benefits of time spent in nature.

Join us on a guided hike or explore on your own by browsing the Find a Park page. There, you can view, print, or download trail maps from individual park pages.

Popular Hikes

Regional Parks have trails at all levels of difficulty: easy, moderate and challenging. Try some of our recommendations.

Wildflower Guide

Download our wildflower guide to learn more about Sonoma County's spring blooms. Save this easy-to-use guide to your phone, and take it along on your next hike or join us on guided wildflower walks.

Trails Challenge

Our annual Trails Challenge is on hold, but the latest Trails Challenge guidebook is available as a free download for summer hiking suggestions. 

Quests

Our self-guided "Quest" hikes are fun, educational adventures to experience on your own, with your family or with socially distanced friends. 

Trail Safety

Tips for staying safe and healthy while you enjoy hiking in our Regional Parks.

Upcoming Events

  • Featured Event: Wonderful Wildflowers and Pretty Pollinators

    Wonderful Wildflowers and Pretty Pollinators

    Tomorrow: April 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Crane Creek Regional Park
    Explore the wondrous wildflowers at Crane Creek Regional Park! Learn about the amazing adaptations of flowers, the role of pollinators such as beetles, bees and butterflies, and the interdependence of both.

  • Mark West Preview Day

    When: April 25, 2021 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

    Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
    This event is full.
    Enjoy the rugged beauty of nearly 1,200 acres acquired by Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, and recently transferred to Regional Parks for a future park. 

  • Soak in Springtime: Stillwater Cove Regional Park

    When: May 1, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Stillwater Cove Regional Park
    Is your usual hike becoming a little boring? Step up your outdoor adventures by enjoying the sights, smells, sounds and feelings that nature has to offer. During this self-guided event, you’ll have the opportunity to slow down and appreciate the abundance of springtime with your senses.

  • Wonderful Wildflowers: Which one is that?

    When: May 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
    Discover what's in bloom at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park. Learn how to identify flowers using your observation skills, common features and handy hints. Seek out nature's treasures as you look closely and use various tools to sharpen your identification skills. 

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