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Joe Rodota Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Sebastopol, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Joe Rodota Trail'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.
What runners say about Joe Rodota Trail
“Well maintained with many benches to rest on.”
Well used paved path between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, open sunrise to sunset. Drawback is Hwy 12 which is always within view and earshot
Great trail to ride your bike, walk, and run. Trial connects to the Santa Rosa trial rode my bike from downtown Santa Rosa to the Barlow in Sebastopol. Always multiple people out. There are some unique people on the trail everyone is polite and stay to themselves. No lights on the path or public restrooms.
We ride this trail to Sebastopol a couple times a week. It's kept clean and maintained well. It's also a beautiful trail with benches along the way to stop and enjoy a snack or have a quiet conversation. It can get busy so be sure to be safe on the trail.
A beautiful easily accessible trail. Well maintained with many benches to rest on. Popular with bikers, walkers, and runners.
Trail conditions & character
“Well used paved path between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, open sunrise to sunset.”
Plan your run at Joe Rodota Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
- Phone+1 707-539-8092
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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