Sonoma County hiking trails Archives

A cyclist pedals along the Lower Colgan Loop Trail at Taylor Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve in Santa Rosa Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Taylor Mountain’s New Trails Give Hikers, Bikers More Space To Roam

September 2025

The expanded, multiuse pathways open 450 previously inaccessible acres to all, roughly doubling Taylor Mountain’s trail network.

Peri Olsson of Santa Rosa takes her dog Teddy on a walk at Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve in Santa Rosa. (Alvin Jornada/The Press Democrat)

20 Favorite Hikes in Sonoma County

June 2022

Stunning views, family-friendly strolls and rugged trails make these hikes some of the best in Sonoma County.

Four Favorite Fall Hikes in Sonoma County

September 2019

With the peak of summer heat in the rearview mirror and touches of autumn coloring the trees, this is a perfect time of year to explore Sonoma County’s most beautiful trails.