West County & Joe Rodota Trails

Joe Rodota Trail

Location

The Joe Rodota Trail runs between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. The trail starts at the pedestrian/bicycle bridge intersection with the Prince Memorial Greenway (between West 3rd Street and Railroad Street), southwest of the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. The trail ends near the intersection of Mill Station Road and Highway 116 in Sebastopol. Access to the trail is located off the following public streets: Roberts Avenue, Dutton Avenue, Stony Point Road, Wright Road, Sebastopol Road, Merced Avenue, Llano Road, Petaluma Avenue, High School Road, Cleveland Avenue, Ellis Court, DuFranc Avenue, Hurlbut Avenue, and Highway 116.

What You Need to Know

Hours	Open from sunrise to sunset year round.
Parking	Parking in Santa Rosa: Street parking at Olive Park on Hazel Street or Orange Street Trailhead parking lot at the west end of Sebastopol Road (Disabled Parking Available) Limited parking on the east and west side of Merced Avenue where trail intersects road Parking in Sebastopol: Parking lot off Burnett Street between Gravenstein Highway S. (S. Main Street) and Petaluma Avenue
Pets	Allowed - must be on a 6 foot leash at all times
Facilities	No restrooms or drinking water is available.

West County Trail

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Highlights

The Joe Rodota Trail is 8.47 miles of paved trail. Sections of the trail run along an abandoned railroad line. The trail offers an opportunity for families with young children to experience an outdoor outing for walking, bicycle riding, horseback riding, and roller skating. The trail meanders along agricultural ranches, and the Laguna of Santa Rosa. There are signs of the historic railroad throughout the property. Three bridges are on top of the old train trestles. The trail is especially popular in the spring with a burst of color from wildflowers. The trail is an excellent place for year-round bird watching.

West County Trail

The West County Trail runs between Sebastopol and Forestville. This ~5.57 mile section of trail starts near the intersection of Mill Station Road and Highway 116 in Sebastopol, and ends in Forestville. Access to the trail is located off the following public streets: Highway 116, Occidental Road, Grey Street, Graton Road, Green Valley Road, Ross Station Road, Ross Branch Road, and Pajaro Lane.

Hours	Open from sunrise to sunset year round.
Parking	Parking in Graton: Parking is available off Graton Road behind the old Graton Fire Station (Disabled parking available) Parking in Forestville: Trailhead parking lot and picnic area on the south side of Ross Station Road where trail intersects road Limited street parking at the west end of Pajaro Lane
Pets	Allowed - must be on a 6 foot leash at all times
Facilities	No restrooms or drinking water is available.

For additional information, call (707) 823-7262 or 565-2041

Trail Highlights - From Rails to Trails

West County Trail The West County & Joe Rodota Trails are built along land that was once the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway, a line that linked Petaluma and Santa Rosa with Sebastopol and Forestville. The trails total fourteen miles long. The trails are paved for walking, bicycle riding, and roller skating. An unpaved equestrian trail runs parallel to the paved trail. Designated as a Community Millennium Trail by Former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, the trail offers beautiful views of farms, vineyards, and other agricultural lands. Fall and Spring are particularly beautiful times of the year to use the trails. Please note that the most northern trail section in Forestville has not been completed. If you want updated information, please contact us at (707) 565-2041.

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