Shiloh Ranch Regional Park

hilly trails, so invigorating hikes. very nice views of the near Russian River Valley.

Absolutely gorgeous hikes/walks. The trails can be a bit steep, so be prepared! We are pretty out of shape but managed just fine. Saw many bird species, the highlights being: ruby-crowned kinglet, golden-crowned kinglet, chestnut-backed chickadee, great horned owl. Very clean trails and well maintained park overall. The views didn't disappoint! I will say we did get lost at the end of our hike and ended up in a cemetery. It was beautiful but pretty crazy to have found it. We had to walk the road to get back to the main parking lot after that.

Can’t believe it took me so long to give Shiloh Park a visit. Everything about it is beautiful! It offers several variety of landscapes, such as dry lands & green forests. There are around 6-8 trails so make sure you’re familiar with the map before entering, even if, there are markers around the map in case you get lost. You’ll see a variety of wildlife around the park. Good exercise overall.

NO DOGS ALLOWED. Please be respectful of this! It is in place to protect the local wildlife and plant life. Great place to hike for various difficulties and elevations. Please be respectful of the no dogs allowed. Trails move through oak woodland dominated forests, up to an open grassland area, and over switchbacks on a ridge. There is a creek to stroll by and a pond for some bird watching. Viewed many different species of birds. There is a picnic area when parking. This hike is paid parking. Great place for botanizing, bird watching, and taking in the views of our local ecosystems.

Nice place to cool off on a hot day. Public restrooms are available and there are multiple paths to walk. While the grounds were mostly clean, there were still stray bits of trash. Also while cannabis is not legally allowed to be used in the park, several people were smoking in the parking lot.

What a gem! Pretty much all the hikes seem to involve a fair amount of elevation change, but nothing too crazy. And it's completely worth it for the views! Sad that it took me so long to make my first visit, definitely will be back often!

This is a great outdoor resource for Sonoma County. The trails are excellent as is the scenery. There are excellent views and it provides habitat for numerous species. Unfortunately, there is one trail that has not yet been built. Apparently a bridge needs to be constructed. Also, It's unfortunate that we can't hike here after dark. During the winter months, it would be great to hike here after work, but it's already dark. However, those issues do not detract from the fact that this is a beautiful area of Sonoma County where we can get exercise and go to the mountains to get good tidings as John Muir said.

One of our favorite hiking places in Sonoma County. It can be challenging or more laid back, it's your choice. We like the steep hills that make us breathe hard, and give our legs a great workout. Plenty of shade and the views are phenomenal.