Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Dogs Welcome

It's time for a Healdsburg Ridge Preserve hike with the dogs. This beautiful community park consists of a wide array of plants and animals including wetlands and oak woodlands, rocky serpentine chaparral and open grasslands. Deer and rabbits are scattered throughout drawing top predators like bobcats and mountain lions. For an area of only 155 acres, the diversity it supports is quite impressive including over 40 bird species and rare plants like serpentine rye grass and a species of Ceanothus that has yet to be described by scientists.

Where We Meet/Important Directions
Healdsburg Ridge Preserve
Bridle Path & Arabian Way, Healdsburg
From Hwy 101 - take Dry Creek Rd. exit, Healdsburg - North on Healdsburg Ave. - Right on Parkland Farms Blvd. - Right on Bridle Path - You have arrived. Neighborhood parking. Please Do Not Block Driveways!
Give yourself plenty of time to arrive. It often takes longer than you think.

The Hike
Length - 3.5 miles/5.6 kilometers - A loop hike
Elevation change - 400 feet/122 meters
Difficulty - 5 out of 10 Easy.
Exposures - 35% sun/65% shade - rocky, 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 - None!
Cost - $5 Cash
Parking - Free neighborhood parking. Please Do Not Block Driveways!
Remember to wear appropriate hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, for
your dog too, a hat, a 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 September 14, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 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 300+ guided hikes I've added a new rule for New Hikers Only, Effective Immediately. 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.