Near Eastern Route Trail
Greater Santa Rosa area. Green field in the upper right is the Sonoma County Fair Grounds Horse Race Track.

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Eastern Route Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A tough climb with rewarding, panoramic views awaiting you at the end.
1.7
mi
Distance
1,080
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
Park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset. Parking is $7 per vehicle.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.68mi
Distance
1,080ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,385ft
High Point
305ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Eastern Route Trail is the most difficult trail at !Taylor Mountain Regional Park, but don't let this discourage you. A hike up this trail will reward you with some great views of the area. You'll have to earn the views though as the steady gradient gains nearly 1,000 ft of elevation in just over a mile and a half. Along the way, you'll have the option to connect to the other trails in the park as the Eastern Route Trail has several junctions with the Sky Lupine Trail and the Western Route Trail if you would like to vary your hike.

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Contributors
Kristen Arendt