Wildwood Park - Paradise Falls - Santa Rosa Valley -- and More Loop

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With two waterfalls, scenic volcanic outcroppings, a variety of hiking trails, several pleasant picnic areas, and abundant open space, Wildwood park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby city.

Some of the highlights along the way:

Mont Clef Ridge

Santa Rosa Valley

Box Canyon

Lizard Rock

Skunk Hollow

Paradise Falls

Indian Creek

And would you believe it, a train?

You don't see this on the usual Wildwood hike - an old barn. We'll pause here and maybe even play on some old farm equipment

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Group Factoid: Over six years ago we were the first and only group to connect the upper Santa Rosa trail with the Lower Santa Rosa trail by marching down grass covered slopes. Since then an official trail has been built in the same location named the Shooting Star trail

Here is a creek fed by Paradise Falls. There will be a couple of creek crossings on this hike. Nice, huh?

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Lizard Rock - Our first break spot. There will also be restrooms later along the way at Sycamore Flats

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There are two waterfalls in Wildwood Park. Here is Indian Falls. Lots of people walk right by this one without even noticing. We won't!

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All aboard!!!!!!!!!

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Hike will be about 9 miles and strenuous. No beginners, experienced hikers only

Directions:

Take either Lynn Rd or the 23 to Avenida de los Arboles. Turn west to the end of the road. Parking lot is on the left