Taylor Mountain Loop: 10m/1800ft

About this event

Join us for a Black Friday loop around Taylor Mountain, featuring open grasslands, oak woodlands, and panoramic summit views of Santa Rosa.

Our circuit of the park takes in the summits of Taylor Mountain itself as well as East Knoll, plus the newer trails in the northern section of the park.

Starting from the Petaluma Hill Road parking lot, we make a counterclockwise circle up to the summits, then head north along the Panorama Trail to the recently added new trail network. From there we loop back along the western side of the park.

• DIFFICULTY: Moderate

• DISTANCE: 10 Miles

• ELEVATION GAIN: 1800 feet

• MEETING TIME : 8:30 AM. We will depart promptly at 8:40am.

• MEETING SPOT & PARKING : The address for the lot is 3820 Petaluma Hill Road. We will meet by the restrooms. There is an $8 fee for parking unless you have a Regional Park pass. Bring cash.

• PACE: Around 20 to 30 minute miles depending on terrain.

• RESTROOMS : At the start, and another at the Kawana parking lot about 3/4 of the way through the hike

• GEAR : Bring plenty of water and snacks. Dress in layers - we may have AM fog but it could warm up later, and much of this route is exposed to the sun. Poles will be very useful, there are some steep climbs and descents.

• WEATHER:

Santa Rosa, CA 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground NOTE: Rain will cancel, since muddy conditions on this route would be an issue. Will notify everyone 48 hours in advance.

• ROUTE MAP:

Explore Taylor Mountain 10m Loop | AllTrails

• TRAIL MAP:

https://parks.sonomacounty.gov/Microsites/Regional%20Parks/Documents/Visit/Maps/Taylor%20Mountain%20Map.jpg

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