This is a lovely and dog-friendly hiking area that is adjacent to Laguna Wetlands Preserve. We saw…read morepeople running, walking, and riding bikes on the trail. We did not see a lot of wildlife on our visit.

Flat accessible trails but not much to see this time of year. A lot of parking spots and apparently…read moresome of the trail are horse friendly, dogs are also allowed on leash. Maybe give it another try in the Spring.

Came today of the first time. great space with lots of short trails, the longest loop is only about…read more4K. beautiful oaks and rolling hills with wildflowers. parking available for about 20+ cars with a $8 day pass. water and bathrooms on site. wide paths with loose dirt. A easy trip west from Petaluma.

A great place to hike. A small pond and a lot of short trails. A lot of green grass and hills…read more Best to hike when it's cool because there is little shade. Wear a hat as well.

This hike is not for the faint of heart, lol. We went up to the summit and back down towards…read morePythian road. Great loop, today was a little over 7 miles. This park was badly burned when we went years ago and with the most recent closure, it is finally open (2024) but it is still a bit like a tree graveyard. Unfortunately. Challenging hike, beautiful views, I love that it can connect to Gunsight rock, which is an awesome spot to picnic and have a break. On a clear day you can see all of the bay! You can park off Pythian as mentioned or get to it by Sugar Loaf. Parking off Pythian is part of the regional parks but if you access by Sugarloaf you'll need to park via their pass or a state pass for parking.

I finally made this hike up Hood Mountain to Gunsight Rock. The climbing gets quite steep towards…read morethe end, but the spectacular views make it worth it. The scenery was beautiful the entire hike. After the rains we've had recently, it was nice to see a few waterfalls along the way. Make sure to bring water & snacks as it's almost 9 miles of hiking with over 2000 feet of climbing.

What a beautiful shaded walkway next to a creek. It meanders next to hotels, parks and homes…read more Lots of bicyclers. Lots of trees, birds and plants. Pretty overpasses and it seemed quite peaceful. Nice break and change to walk down there. Quite desolate so I would definitely walk 2+.

What a lovely walk. It is an easy flat terrain and is paved. The sound of the rushing water as you…read morewalk along it's very relaxing. It's not somewhere that feels uncomfortable or unsafe. There were quite a few people walking along the trail. It was a nice sunny day, but on the cool side, walking under the trees, and hearing all the birds was delightful.

A stunning Regional Park with well maintained trails and beautiful views. There is parking on the…read moreside of the road and tons of nature to be found. We saw hawks, butterflies, ladybugs, and many different species of trees for the nature lovers out there. There were a few places to sit and picnic, so bring a sandwich and sunblock!

I can't today for the dog park which is really large fenced area with shade trees, tables, chairs,…read morea gazebo, water bowls for the dogs There is a porta potty plus water fountain for people plus miles of hiking trails. Very relaxing and a good place for dog socializing and exercise. Parking fee or Sonoma park pass or you can park on the side of the road and walk in. The pass is reasonable and good for parking in all of the Sonoma Valley Parks. Friendly people and mostly mellow dogs.

Grab your hiking shoes and get yourself outside...to Fitch Mountain Open Space! We've been hiking…read morethe 3-ish mile steep Summit Trail loop for years. The large parking lot and entrance into the hike at Villa Chanticleer were recently renovated (as was the nearby dog park), and it's fantastic. Be warned: the Summit Trail hike starts with a quick descent /stairs down from the parking lot, and then a LONG, STEEP UPHILL. And it's all dirt/gravel. It's a wide and well-maintained fire road, but the dirt/gravel can be loose. So wear hiking shoes (leave your less grippy running/tennis shoes at home), and take your time. Bring water and wear sunscreen, although a good amount of the trail has tree coverage. Previously the initial descent into the trail and trail markers weren't clear, but they are now. All except for the end of the trail - there's opportunity for a clearer trail sign at the final turn. So take a mental note as you start so you can remember where to hike down/back to the parking lot. If you end up down by the water tower, you've gone down too far. Leashed dogs are welcome on this trail, and our 2 pups love it - we always bring water and poo bags for them. The only challenge is that they end up covered in spiky hitchhikers...and sometimes we find ticks on them. This park is close to home for us so we've never needed bathrooms. As the other reviewer mentioned, there may be a single porto-potty nearby. So plan accordingly. This is an incredible hike enjoying the natural beauty of Fitch Mountain, right here in Healdsburg. From the summit, if you choose to take the Butterfly Trail offshoot loop, you'll see butterflies all around. It's quite magical. If you're in the area and looking for some meditative time out in nature, highly recommend this hike!

The newly revamped Fitch mountain open space park is fantastic! I heard about this place opening…read morebecause I follow our local senator Mike McGuire on social media and he posted about the ribbon cutting at this magnificently revamped park. Which inspired me to check it out. It features ample parking, some nice picnic areas, a dog park, and a few trails. There is an out and back trail to the summit of fitch Mountain as well as some loops and a few different variations. All trails features this trail, and says the trail is closed. But it is newly reopened I went on 5/6/2024 and the park was fully opened. I choose to hike the summit trail, in an out and back fashion. The trail is a fire road and it is very well maintained. I am an avid hiker, in good shape. I would say this trail is fairly steep, and I agree with the ratings on all trails which states this trail is moderately challenging. The dirt on the trail is a bit loose. I wore running shoes, but I believe hiking boots are more appropriate. There is a lot of poison oak along the sides of the trail. The trail has lots of tall trees which provide nice shade. At the top of the summit, I was pleasantly surprised there are many unique, and artistic benches. Some are designed to accommodate lying down. The benches are unique, and beautiful, but also very functional and comfortable. The hike is approximately 3 miles, with an elevation gain of roughly 787 feet, and the trail takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. Dogs are allowed on the trail, on leash. I was really impressed by the beauty of this park. My only complaint is the bathrooms at the park are not built yet. So if you have to use the bathroom, there is one, but it currently is a port-o-potty. The dog park looks very nice. Although we did not use it. We went mid week, and there was ample parking and the park was nearly empty. It was very nice to nearly have the whole park to ourselves. I highly recommend this park!

Well maintained hiking preserved trail close by with a lovely pond! Parking is limited we parked by…read morethe residential area !

My daughter and I went here for a hike, We've never been before. We were pleasantly surprised at…read morethe nice trails and some beautiful views.

I have to give this trail 5 stars even though we spent less than an hour here. It is Christmas week…read moreand we needed to get our dog out on the trail. The last rain was about a week ago so she was beyond ready. We arrived around 4:00pm, which meant the sun would be setting at 4:45pm. Fine. We carried on anyway and it was totally worth it. The main trail begins on a straight path from the farmhouse. It cuts through an alley of trees and tall grassland, opening to reveal the (now) green rolling hills of Petaluma countryside. For those seeking the stillness of winter or to hear the songs of nature, this is your spot! There wasn't another soul in sight and it was perfect! It was just us and nature. I found myself whispering to my husband so as not to disturb the energy with my voice. We walked until the shade of the sun hit the hills, then turned around. By then it was 4:40pm. A park ranger drove down the main path to ensure there were no other folks on the trail further down. She waved to us and continued on. I would venture to say that the best times to enjoy this trail would be at sunrise or sunset. The colors at sunset were right out of a picture book. 3,400 acres of pastoral scenes of bright green, rolling hills, a river running through and birds singing the songs of winter. I mean it was almost out of a movie! And I live here. Bless. Because we arrived so late, I did not notice a ranger station or any park staff on site. Surely there are but we didn't see. There is an area near parking that has a map of the trails as well as general information on the park. The park is open for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding and is open from 7am to sunset. The road returning to Lakeville from the park, Canon Lane, is also not to be overlooked. Again, right out of the picture book, white fenced, sprawling ranch property, the Petaluma river reflecting the golden hue of the sun. It should be taken into account that this isn't a massive or well-known park so the parking area is good for under 50 cars. Probably more like 15-20 but I could have missed another area. Definitely a spot I plan to frequent more.

Came here, with friends, for the first time today, unexpectedly, as we intended to hit up Mt…read more Tamalpais, but this was a WONDERFULLY GREAT place to hike! Not too steep of trails, gorgeous scenery, roaming cattle, sunny and cool, crisp, breezes. Not heavily populated by trail seekers so I was happy to not see many people! There was ample parking, as well as quite a few handicapped spaces. Too, plenty of restrooms and little portable hand washing stations. We also saw a few equestrians loading there horses into a trailer as we saw numerous horseshoe prints along the trails. Although this day wasn't great, due to the horrific news of the loss of Kobe, and his daughter, visiting this Regional Park was an unexpected treat.