Shollenberger Park

Route Description for Shollenberger Park

Getting to this hiking location can be a little tricky, it is not obvious that there is a trailhead.

From the small parking lot, cross the bridge and go right and walk down beside a creek which eventually leads to the Petaluma River, where the path goes to the left. Follow the path along the river until it veers off to the left and then takes a hard-left turn

The trail goes around the edge of the green space, and when the trail splits, take the right-hand path that goes south.

In less than .1 miles you will come to two perpendicular trails, take a right and continue to stroll down the path.

You are now going to do a 3.2 km loop of Shollenberger Park. This park has 165 acres of wetlands and is popular with walkers, bird-watchers, dog walkers, runners and cyclists.

Once you complete the loop around Shollenberger Park, you take the same trails you came out on back to your car.

Insider Hints for Shollenberger Park

• This path is narrow in the beginning and then it widens up after the first mile to a multi use trail that is mostly paved.
• If you are looking to do a flat 3.2 km loop with 3-wheel stroller abilities you can start off of Cader Lane, south of S McDowell Blvd, where there is a small parking lot.
• During lunch hours this park can get quite busy, a lot of people use the park on their lunch breaks.