Riverfront Park with dogs

We haven't been to this park in a while. We'll start with a short climb to a ridge and back down into the redwoods. Then it's an easy stroll around the lake and time in the redwood grove. What once was a gravel quarry adjacent to the Russian River is now a beautiful 300 acre park with two serene lakes for fishing or kayaking, a walking trail and shaded picnic areas. All levels; beginner hikers and well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.

Where We Meet
Riverfront Regional Park
7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Give yourself plenty of time to arrive and pay park fee. It often takes longer than you think.

The Hike
Mostly flat - A horseshoe shape hike (since it may be flooded)
Length - 4 miles/6.4 kilometers
Elevation change - 200 feet/61 meters
Difficulty - 3 out of 10 - Easy
Exposures - 35 % sun/65% shade - muddy, poison oak, ticks/insects.
Bring plenty of water. At least 34 oz. /1 liter.
Dogs - Yes, well behaved and on a leash.
Facilities at trail head - Picnic tables, shade and toilettes.
Cost - Suggested $5 cash donation. No one turned away!
Parking - $7 Regional Parks fee. Park fee's will be going up to $8 July 1st.
Remember to wear appropriate hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, for your dog too, a hat, snack, layered clothing.
Please Do Not Use Any scented products the day of a group hike!
Of course we will all look out for each other but ultimately, hikers are responsible for their own safety and well-being during hikes.

When We Meet
Sunday June 29, 2025
830 am - 1100 am
If your plans change after you sign up even if you're on the waitlist, please update your RSVP.
Do Not Attend if you are sick, running a fever, were exposed to or have tested positive for Covid-19 or any other contagion!
Hike may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled in case of excessive heat, rain, smoke/AQI, illness, zombie apocalypse etc... Check your email the night before for any possible changes.

Notice to New Hikers Only
After six years and approaching 300 guided hikes I'm adding a new rule for New Hikers Only Effective Immediately, 05/22/2025. In my experience New Hikers have a 90% chance of not showing up (No Show) to a hike they have rsvp'd to attend. The new rule is "When a New Hiker (never hiked with me before) doesn't show up (No Show) to their first hike with the group, they will be removed (not banned) from the group immediately." When a New Hiker does attend then the current No Show policy applies after that point.