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Southern Laguna Discovery Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Rosa, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Southern Laguna Discovery 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 Southern Laguna Discovery Trail
This trail is beautiful and tranquil. Access the trail from stony point, you can park behind the guard rail next to the mouth of the trail. The beginning of the trail can be muddy in the wet season, but once you are around the bend the trail opens up to a view of many farms and is very peaceful and warm.
It's so quiet and lovely, an easy walk. Very muddy right now, though! I was glad to move slowly, use my poles to keep from slipping, and breathe the fresh air!
Nice, interesting trail, can enter from either side of bridge on Stony Point Road, still muddy in places but less muddy on north side of trail, be careful because trail has deep holes in several places from horses being ridden there when very muddy the past few months
Trail conditions & character
“The beginning of the trail can be muddy in the wet season, but once you are around the bend the trail opens up to a view of many farms and is very peaceful and warm.”
Plan your run at Southern Laguna Discovery Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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