Name: Lake Sonoma Oak Knoll Loop Jaunt 13-14 Miles and 2800ish ft
Start: 2024-11-18T08:30:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-18T14:30:00-08:00

I think I am this time close to the actual distance and elevation...but be prepared for maybe a bit more....but not much!

Guidelines:

As always: If you are in the lead you will end up waiting at trail junctions. If you are in the back, you will be asked to do your best to keep up with the group and at waiting points, the group may move on as soon as you are within sight. Our pace averages 2.5-3mph.
Please always check your email the night before just in case there are any necessary adjustments to the hike details. Cancellations or any adjustments will be posted by 10 pm the previous evening.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Dogs: Yes
Bring **plenty of water**. More than one bottle is usually a good idea.
Bring lunch for our break. Bring your smile and great attitude!
Carpool locations: Carpool fees have gone up for the first time in 10 years! Please read below. We do NOT prefill cars. We have all prospective car poolers make a comment of where they will be in the comments below. If you see others commenting that they will be there too, then you know that you have a carpool and make sure to show up prepared to drive if need be. We figure out the details at the site. There are no guarantees about who gets in. It is worked out at the carpool spot. Be prepared to drive to the trailhead in case it doesn't work out.
HEALDSBURG D'VINE: Leave by 8:00
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WINDSOR OFFICE DEPOT: Leave by 7:55
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ROHNERT PARK: Park and Ride on Hwy 101 Southbound at Rohnert Park Expressway exit
wait in the farthest south lane of parking. Leave by 740
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PETALUMA-Lucky at the intersection of Lakeville and Caulfield Ln. Park closest to Payran St, leave at 720
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Rule of thumb is $8 for one hour drive to trailhead. $12 for over one hour. Make sure to insist on paying your driver and do it as you get in the car please. That way you don't forget.

This hike is a loop of a series of trails on North side of the lake We will be taking the Dry Creek trail to the Oak Knoll trail which turns into the Huff and Puff trail. We will follow that trail to its ending then come back to the Oak Knoll junction and take the take it easy trail. Our next turn off is the Fire trail which will take us to Boar Scat Loop. That will lead us to the Dry Creek Trail and back to the cars . Be prepared for ticks and of course bring enough water and clothing to suit the weather. It can be very warm by the end of the hike. We have a break at the end of the Huff and Puff trail.

Here are the detailed directions to the trail head:

From Highway 101 in Healdsburg head 10.3 miles northwest on Dry Creek Road to the base of Warm Springs Dam and Lake Sonoma Visitor Center on the right. (Dry Creek Road becomes Skaggs Springs Road in the park)

From the visitor center, continue up, crossing the bridge over Lake Sonoma, to the posted Little Flat Trailhead on your right. This is the first parking lot on your right after the bridge.
We leave precisely on time. Please make sure that you arrive PRIOR to the starting time. We START at the starting time!

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