Sonoma County hiking trails Archives

Hikers Jeffrey Hallack and Deborah Symes hike back to the trailhead of the recently opened Estero Americano Coastal Preserve Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Take a New Path at These Recently Opened Sonoma County Parks

July 2026

Sonoma County is home to hundreds of acres of pristine parkland. Here are three new local parks and preserves to explore.

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)

25 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.

Riverfront Regional Park in Healdsburg. (Weriset / Shutterstock)

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.