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Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail

Sebastopol

The Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail winds through the largest freshwater wetland complex on California’s northern coast, offering exceptional bird watching opportunities.

Trail

  • Distance: 1.8 miles multi-use trail
  • Surface: Crushed stone, wheelchair-accessible
  • Difficulty: Easy, flat terrain

Wildlife

  • Over 200 bird species documented
  • Egrets, hawks, herons, bald eagles
  • Pacific Flyway migration stopover
  • Premier Northern California birding destination

Features

  • Kelly Pond overlook platform
  • Floating bridge connecting to Sebastopol
  • Interpretive signage
  • Free access

Features

  • 1.8-mile multi-use trail
  • Wheelchair-accessible crushed stone surface
  • 200+ bird species
  • Largest freshwater wetland on northern California coast
  • Kelly Pond overlook
  • Floating bridge to Sebastopol