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Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 230 Google reviews · Running trail in Healdsburg, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature park with easy to moderate hiking trails through scenic grasslands & wetlands.
What runners say about Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
“Beautiful views, nice hikes and good amount of exercise dog friendly some smaller trails so you pass people pretty close but not running into them.”
“Dogs are welcome on leash and the trails are pretty well marked and would be classified as easy to moderate.”
“Beautiful views, nice hikes and good amount of exercise dog friendly some smaller trails so you pass people pretty close but not running into them.”
Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve is a wonderful nature preserve in Healdsburg, California. Access to Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve is by city streets, through a local neighborhood, at the end of a dead-end street. Parking is available on nearby neighborhood streets.
Beautiful gem of a park in Healdsburg. Have lived in Sonoma County most of life, and this is the first time I've hiked here. Good mix of shaded trails and sunny trails. When I was there (Mid June '23) there was quite a bit of poison oak just off the trail on both sides in places - be aware and be on the lookout!
Wonderful trail - easy to moderate hiking with lots of changing scenery. My dog loves this trail and gets very excited to trot along from beginning to end. We love the oaks and manzanita trees and the vibe is very mellow. Nice spots with benches to take a break and enjoy the nature.
Beautiful and scenic hiking trails. Any level hiker can do any of the trails. The Serpentine trail is the longest and the view at the end isn't much but all you overlooks on the way were worth it. Dog Friendly but sometimes passing others is a bit difficult because of how narrow the trail is. Can't wait to go back.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views, nice hikes and good amount of exercise dog friendly some smaller trails so you pass people pretty close but not running into them.”
“Beautiful views, nice hikes and good amount of exercise dog friendly some smaller trails so you pass people pretty close but not running into them.”
“The park is small but if you enjoy short rolling hills and a pond it's quite beautiful.”
“There is only on street parking available in the neighborhood for this park and there are no toilet facilities sadly.”
“Great loop trail on the edge of a nice neighborhood”
“Dogs are welcome on leash and the trails are pretty well marked and would be classified as easy to moderate.”
Plan your run at Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteci.healdsburg.ca.us
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
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