Trione-Annadel State Park

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Key Info

6201 Channel Drive

Price & Hours

$7 per car; free on foot or bike
8 a.m.-sunset daily

Details

Natural Wonders, Parks and Gardens, Hiking, Recreation
Time to Spend: Half Day to Full Day

There are picnic tables and portable, accessible restrooms, so travelers of all abilities can enjoy the scenery, whether or not they're embarking on a hike.

Overview of Trione-Annadel State Park

The wilderness of Trione-Annadel State Park comprises more than 5,500 acres about 5 miles east of Santa Rosa. Visitors love its 40-plus miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding across a diverse landscape of hills, grasslands, chaparral, volcanic rock, and more. This state park offers a wide variety of ecosystems which means prime opportunities for wildlife spotting. Travelers may be able to see coyotes, deer, woodpeckers, pygmy owls, or even a red-legged frog or mountain lion. Botanists and flower enthusiasts will also be delighted with the park's extensive array of wildflowers, including shooting stars, irises, and the rare fairy slipper orchid.

Traveler Reviews

Recent visitors praise the park's beautiful views, abundant birdsongs, and well-marked trails. However, caution is advised as hikers and mountain bikers share the paths, and bikers may be moving at higher speeds.

Planning Your Visit

The park's brochure, which includes a trail map, makes planning your hikes an easy task. Most trails are interconnected, allowing for custom trail combinations.

Trail Recommendations

For hiking beginners, the Channel Trail is ideal. Those looking for a more challenging hike can explore the Lawndale Trail, which takes hikers from an elevation of 482 feet to 1,236 feet.

Fishing

Fishing enthusiasts will find Lake Ilsanjo a great spot, provided they have a California fishing license.

Hours of Operation

Trione-Annadel State Park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Entry Fees

There is a $7 parking fee, but visitors can walk or bike into the park for free.

Nearby Attractions

Scenic Highway 12 is nearby and perfect for pre- or post-hike stops at various wineries. Popular choices include Kunde Family Winery, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, and VJB Vineyards, Cellars & Marketplace.

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