Walk: 2 miles or more. Developed but not groomed trail. Hills. Would be good for an adventure chair, but too many roots for a standard wheelchair.
Shade and sun. I think it would be unpleasantly hot on an August afternoon.
Dogs: yes, on leash. But poison oak and ticks abound off trail.
Toilets: No. Benches at the outlooks. No Fee
Thank you to Tim for telling me about this little known hike.
It is on property preserved by The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, saved for our enjoyment by good people. There are government agencies that create and manage things like parks and National Forests. But there are a growing number of NGOs that are preserving areas of land and creating walking opportunities. Find these in your area and support their work.
There is little signage to the trail, and you must park down in the housing area.
I parked at 38.64045187778965, -122.86109003935738 Once on the trail, the trails are well marked.
As you walk in, you become aware that this is a local treasure. Because it is not a well advertised trail, the locals feel a stewardship. You walk by the houses that back onto this preserve, their backyard.
These small blogs are all about me getting to know my equipment and learn how to handle all of the computery stuff. And it is tough. I have gained admiration for people that make gorgeous videos. I am trying to figure out how to use the GoPro. It is an amazing little powerhouse, with some of the worst support imaginable. I am finding that I do not like doing videos. I think this is from my dislike of photos of myself.
One thing I am going to have to do is to find a way of mounting the camera in a more level situation. I hope that these photos give you a look at what I am doing but not make you too dizzy with the odd angles.
Shortly after the trailhead I took the Murry Trail, middle and largest trail in the middle. The left trail goes around the lake, and I will try that one next time.
The trail goes up hill, but not unbearably so.
The Madrone tree is emblematic of this area. Smooth red bark, curling off the trunk.
This trail is all about the overlooks. Sitting here one gets a look at the Macayamas from above.
I think that I may bring lunches up to these overlooks in the future.
As you walk the trail, you can see signs of the 2017 fire. This area burns. It is supposed to. We have prevented the fires that keep the undergrowth contained.
Russian River Overlook. I had never seen this part of the river as it snakes its way around Healdsburg.
Coming down All-The-Oaks Trail, one drops down into a riparian habitat where there is this lovely little bridge.
Note to self: come back in the rainy season to see the stream
This is where I rejoin the Murray Trail, back to the trail head.
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