Santa Rosa Bike Trails
Cyclists visiting Sonoma County have access to a vast network of bike trails within the city of Santa Rosa – bike rentals, too! For bike trails all around Sonoma County, read our Guide to Cycling in Sonoma County.
Easier Trails
The easiest place to start learning about Santa Rosa’s trails? Download the city’s Creek Trail System map, which shows three different types of bike trails running beside bubbling creeks. The three bikeway types are:
- Class 1 (paths separate from traffic)
- Class 2 (bike lanes painted on the street)
- Class 3 (signed routes)
Cycling these paths is a great way to explore both the urban and countryside aspects of Santa Rosa. You’ll find plenty of appealing places along the way to stop for a snack or bottle of water, chill out on a park bench, lock up your bike, and wander in an antique shop … whatever suits your fancy.
Two popular bikeways on this map are the connected Santa Rosa Creek Trail and Prince Memorial Greenway Trail. Combined, they’re only a few miles long, but they easily connect to other trails, allowing you to ride at length.
Other bike trails to consider are located in the city’s parks:
Big Workout Trails
For cyclists seeking a challenge, check out the calendar at Santa Rosa Cycling Club for weekend rides with club members (waivers required). While these rides cover the entire county (and beyond!), plenty of the rides start in Santa Rosa. You’ll find a variety of treks rated as “fairly relaxing” with mostly flat terrain to “aggressive pace” routes that are very hilly. Bridgette DeShields, the club’s ride director, notes that if visitors want to participate in more than one ride, they can become members for a low yearly fee.
Rent a Bike or Bring Your Own
If you don’t want to cart along your own bike, don’t worry: You’ll find plenty of rental companies in Sonoma County. BikePartners.net rents folding bikes that you can pack in your trunk to take to a trailhead. Find the complete listing of Sonoma Wine Country Bike Rentals & Tours.
Discover more popular bike trails throughout Sonoma County with this Guide to Cycling in Sonoma County.
Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.
Written by Sonoma Insider Suzie Rodriguez
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