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Santa rosa creek trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Rosa, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Santa rosa creek 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 Santa rosa creek trail
“Beautiful views of the creek and vineyards.”
“Shaded, paved roads on the south side and sunny off-roading on the north side.”
“The walk with my friend was peaceful and the trail is dog-friendly.”
I can't say I walked the whole trail. I was mainly focusing on the west of Willow Road section for birding. There were a ton of different bird species but difficult to get photos of them. The trees are pretty thick back there. I saw in the map that there's a pond if you go in far enough.
It is an overall okay trail that leads from Santa Rosa to Sebastopol. The walk with my friend was peaceful and the trail is dog-friendly. Great to walk, jog, and bike with friends. Other than the glass, some clothing on the floor, and some graffiti.
Nice flat and shaded creek paths, one side paved, one side trail. Views of wineries and the creek. Not too many wildlife--the occasional snake or turtle.
Pretty amazing for bird watching this time of year! Great trail and too many birds to list 😀
Trail conditions & character
“The walk with my friend was peaceful and the trail is dog-friendly.”
“Shaded, paved roads on the south side and sunny off-roading on the north side.”
“Shaded, paved roads on the south side and sunny off-roading on the north side.”
“The walk with my friend was peaceful and the trail is dog-friendly.”
“Nice flat and shaded creek paths, one side paved, one side trail.”
Plan your run at Santa rosa creek trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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