Dog-Friendly Hikes near Sonoma County

Featured hikes

Back Meadow Trail

Sonoma

Back Meadow Trail at Maxwell Park in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California Wine Country offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.

Bartholomew Estate Winery

Sonoma

Bartholomew Estate Winery is situated in the 375-acre Bartholomew Park in Sonoma.

The Bartholomew Park hike traverses a moderate to difficult trail on the grounds of dog-friendly Bartholomew Estate Winery. Explore the 3-mile trail within Bartholomew Park, taking in the duck pond and windmill, weaving through mature oaks, madrones, redwoods and vineyards, following wildflowers up the log

Bay Tree Trail

Sonoma

Bay Tree Trail is a serene, level path located within Maxwell Park in Sonoma, part of the beautiful Sonoma County, California Wine Country.

Black Point Coastal Access

The Sea Ranch

Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala. Trails start at Highway 1 parking areas and cross bluff-top meadows and forests to rugged coastline.

Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access

The Sea Ranch

Sonoma County Regional Parks manages the Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail, one of six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community located south of Gualala.

Colgan Creek Trail

Santa Rosa

The Colgan Creek Trail in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, offers a delightful 1.2-mile path for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions to explore.

Crane Creek Regional Park

Santa Rosa

This 128 acre park features rolling grassland meadows and a seasonal creek in the Sonoma Valley foothills, east of Sonoma State University. The park's open space is bordered by stands of California Buckeye, White Alder, Black Oak and Maple.

Ernie Smith Community Park

Sonoma

The park is named after Ernest Maynard "Ernie" Smith, one of the pioneers in live sports announcing from the mid-1920's into the 1950's.

Homestead Trail Sonoma

Sonoma

Homestead Trail in Sonoma's Maxwell Park is a delightful multi-use trail perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Hood Mountain Regional Park

Santa Rosa

Hood Mountain Regional Park contains more than 19 miles of trails, the most extensive trail system within the Sonoma County Regional Parks system. Trails climb through mixed-conifer forests, over meadows, and cross several creeks, including the headwaters of Santa Rosa Creek.

Joe Rodota Trail

Santa Rosa

The Joe Rodota Trail is 7.5 miles of paved trail running between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.

Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail

Santa Rosa

This 1.8-mile multi-use trail is open to hikers and equestrians and includes an overlook with benches and Laguna and vineyard views.

Pebble Beach Coastal Access

The Sea Ranch

Sonoma County Regional Parks oversees six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community located south of Gualala along the stunning California Coast.

Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access

Bodega Bay

The Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail leads to a beautiful, quiet beach on Bodega Bay. Each access point is a steep, half-mile trail that leads to a spectacular view of hidden coves and rock formations.

Riverfront Regional Park

Healdsburg

Riverfront Regional Park in Healdsburg is a peaceful retreat for both dog owners and their pets, set along the scenic Russian River.

Rosa Vista Trailer Park

Santa Rosa

Rosa Vista Trailer Park, a dog-friendly RV Park in Santa Rosa, offers a serene retreat in Sonoma County, California Wine Country.

Sea Ranch Public Access Trails

The Sea Ranch

Shell Beach Coastal Access

The Sea Ranch

Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala. One of these trails, the Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail, offers a picturesque 0.65-mile one-way journey through pines and coastal landscapes.

Stengel Beach Coastal Access

The Sea Ranch

Temporary Closure: Stengel Beach access is closed for stairway repairs. Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala.

Stillwater Cove Regional Park

Jenner

This 210 acre park includes a campground with coin operated shower facilities and flush restrooms, and day use parking. There is a half-mile trail leading to the historic one-room Fort Ross Schoolhouse.

Walk On Beach Sea

The Sea Ranch

Sonoma County Regional Parks oversees 6 public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community located south of Gualala along the stunning California Coast.

West County Regional Trail

Sebastopol

The West County Regional and Joe Rodota Trails offer a combined 14 miles of scenic paths perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and their leashed dogs.

Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail

Bodega Bay

The Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail offers those interested in viewing wildlife a unique opportunity to see a new side of Bodega Bay.

Cloverdale River Park

Cloverdale

Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern Sonoma County.

East Ridge trail Connection

Guerneville

East Ridge Trail Connection at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. 0.1 miles.

Guerneville River Park

Guerneville

Guerneville River Park, located in Sonoma County's picturesque Wine Country, offers a serene escape for both locals and visitors.

Helen Putnam Regional Park

Petaluma

This 216 acre park offers panoramic views of southern Sonoma County and northern Marin County. The park has trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. A gazebo, picnic area, and children's playground are located at the trail head.

Maxwell Farms Regional Park

Sonoma

"Dogs are welcome on leash at Maxwell Farms Regional Park, a popular 40-acre park in northwest Sonoma County. This expansive park offers fields for soccer and baseball, as well as tennis and volleyball courts for visitors to enjoy.

Nature Trail

Sonoma

Nature Trail at Maxwell Park in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, offers a serene outdoor experience for both humans and their furry companions.

Pioneer Nature trail

Guerneville

Pioneer Nature Trl at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. 0.8 miles.

Ragle Ranch Regional Park

Sebastopol

Ragle Ranch Regional Park in west Sebastopol features sports fields, a playground, an off-leash dog park and group and individual picnic sites with barbecues. The park is noted for its oaks and includes backcountry trails along the prime bird-watching habitat of Atascadero Creek.

Santa Rosa Creek Trail

Santa Rosa

The 2.14 mile Santa Rosa Creek Trail starts at Willowside Road and heads eastward connecting the City of Santa Rosa's Prince Memorial Greenway into downtown Santa Rosa.

Shollenberger Park

Petaluma

Shollenberger Park is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon. The park has a 2.2-mile path for walking, running, walking the dog or biking through Alman Marsh to Petaluma Marina.

Shorttail Gulch Coastal Access

Bodega Bay

This steep coastal access trail leads to a spectacular view of hidden coves and rock formations. Fishing is excellent but challenging. A perfect place to spend an enjoyable day for picnicking, sightseeing and relaxation.

Sonoma Bike Path

Sonoma

If you are attracted to the rolling, wine country landscapes and historical architecture of Sonoma Valley, the Sonoma Bike Path won't disappoint.

Sonoma Coast State Park

Bodega Bay

Seventeen miles of Sonoma County coast with a chain of beaches — dog access varies beach by beach, so check signs at each lot before hitting the sand.

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Glen Ellen

Sonoma Valley Regional Park is in Sonoma Valley, near Glen Ellen. The 202-acre park features several miles of trails for dog-friendly hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.

Spring Lake Regional Park

Santa Rosa

Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa is one of Sonoma County's most popular parks, featuring dog-friendly trails, boating, camping and picnic areas.

Three Meadows Trail

Sonoma

This level and easy trail wind through mature trees, expansive meadows, and the remnants of a historic orchard, providing a tranquil setting for leisurely strolls with your furry companion.

Upper Meadow Trail

Sonoma

Upper Meadow Trail is a versatile multi-use trail located within Maxwell Park in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California Wine Country.

Verano Trail

Sonoma

Verano Trail, located within Maxwell Park in Sonoma, is a delightful addition to the dog-friendly outdoor offerings in Sonoma County, California Wine Country. This short, wheelchair-accessible packed dirt trail provides a scenic stroll for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.