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Hood Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve

Hood Mountain Regional Park - view from Gunsight Rock

Location:

North Entrance

3000 Los Alamos Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95409

Access to the northwest portion of the park is through Los Alamos Road, a very winding and narrow road. RV's and vehicles with trailers should use extreme caution. Upper Parking Lot available for vehicle parking. Hiking Trail to lower lot currently not accessible to motor vehicles.

Southwest Entrance

1450 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa

Access to the southeast portion of the park is via the Pythian Road Trailhead. It is located 1.3 miles up the North side of Pythian Rd., off Highway 12. To reach the horse trailer parking lot, drive .5 miles up Pythian Road off Hwy 12 and turn left onto Eliza Way. Continue 600' to equestrian parking between the two brick buildings.

What you need to know:

Hours	Open daily from 8am to sunset.
Parking	$6.00 per vehicle for day use. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than 9 people.
Trails	Safety Alert: The trails are rugged. Always travel with another person. Be sure to bring sufficient water and appropriate clothing for weather changes.

Highlights

The park consists of 1,750 acres of wilderness. Visitors are offered outstanding hiking, bicycle and equestrian trails. On a clear day, you can see the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge from Gunsight Rock and the Valley View Trail. Most trails are for experienced hikers in good physical condition.

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