Wildwood Park – Paradise Falls – Santa Rosa Valley — and More Loop

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.

See https://www.hikingwithdean.com/event/wildwood-park-paradise-falls-santa-rosa-valley-loop/ for more details and pics

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?

Hike will be about 9.5 miles with 1.900′ total ascent.

DIRECTIONS:

Take either Lynn Rd or the 23 to Avenida de los Arboles. Turn west and drive toward the Wildflower Playfields . Turn right on Canna St — parking lot is on the left. We meet in the parking lot.

IMPORTANT:

The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER – https://www.meetup.com/localhikers/pages/322667/Liability_Waiver/