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Spring Creek Trail

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Rosa, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Spring Creek Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Spring Creek Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Spring Creek Trail is a hidden gem for hikers seeking tranquility and natural beauty. The trail is well-maintained, easy to follow, and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Lush greenery, peaceful creek crossings, and occasional wildlife sightings make each visit memorable.

★★★★★ — Ender , Feb 2026

Great trail. Depending on which parts of it you walk, and whether you deviate to any of the peripheral trails, it can take a long time, or you can simply do one of the paved runs and get through it much faster.

★★★★★ — Niaz , Dec 2025

Favorite place to walk close enough to downtown! Beautiful scenery. 2 mile loop all around but there's another parking place half way around if you have a parks pass. Duck pond. Great for kids to play.

★★★★★ — Clear , Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Spring Creek Trail

West Saddle Dam, Santa Rosa, CA 95409

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.