Attractions and Places To See around Graton - Top 20

The historic Wohler Road Bridge is a majestic steel, three-span Parker through-truss bridge that gracefully spans the Russian River. Built in 1922 by the renowned American Bridge Company, this iconic structure connects Westside Road and Eastside Road, two of the most scenic routes in wine country.

Sebastopol, nestled in the heart of a region known for dominating the world's Gravenstein apple production and grape-growing area for high-quality wines, is the perfect gateway to the renowned Russian River and coastal recreation areas. This vibrant, laid-back town boasts a thriving art scene and charming rural restaurants, making it an excellent choice for a leisurely lunch during a delightful day of exploring the beautiful countryside.

Excellent green hiking trail shared with bikes all through the urban area of Santa Rosa along the creek, without seeing any car traffic

Very enjoyable laid-back town with a vibrant art scene and great little restaurants in a rural setting

Downtown section of the excellent bike trail that runs on both sides of the Santa Rosa River.

Santa Rosa Creek Trail goes right downtown as a safe, shaded, paved connection for bikers and hikers. Santa Rosa has several well developed dedicated bike trails for enjoyable riding away from car traffic. The network is wide and trips can be from short level rides to longer destination rides e.g. to Sebastopol, Forestville, or into the Sonoma wine country, a shorter loop to the swimming beach at Spring Lake, or to the gravel trails through Annadel State Park.

The Joe Rodota Trail runs between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. The trail starts at the pedestrian/bicycle bridge intersection with the Prince Memorial Greenway (between West 3rd Street and Railroad Street), southwest of the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. The trail ends near the intersection of Mill Station Road and Highway 116 in Sebastopol. Access to the trail is located off the following public streets: Roberts Avenue, Dutton Avenue, Stony Point Road, Wright Road, Sebastopol Road, Merced Avenue, Llano Road, Petaluma Avenue, High School Road, Cleveland Avenue, Ellis Court, DuFranc Avenue, Hurlbut Avenue, and Highway 116. The Joe Rodota Trail is 8.47 miles of paved trail. Sections of the trail run along an abandoned railroad line. The trail offers an opportunity for families with young children to experience an outdoor outing for walking, bicycle riding, horseback riding, and roller skating. The trail meanders along agricultural ranches, and the Laguna of Santa Rosa. There are signs of the historic railroad throughout the property. Three bridges are on top of the old train trestles. The trail is especially popular in the spring with a burst of color from wildflowers. The trail is an excellent place for year-round bird watching. The West County Regional & Joe Rodota Trails are built along land that was once the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway, a line that linked Petaluma and Santa Rosa with Sebastopol and Forestville. The trails total fourteen miles long. The trails are paved for walking, bicycle riding, and roller skating. An unpaved equestrian trail runs parallel to the paved trail. Designated as a Community Millennium Trail by Former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, the trail offers beautiful views of farms, vineyards, and other agricultural lands. Fall and Spring are particularly beautiful times of the year to use the trails. Please note that the most northern trail section in Forestville has not been completed. If you want updated information, contact (707) 565-2041. http://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Get_Outdoors/Parks/Joe_Rodota_Trail.aspx For links to loop options connecting the Joe Rodota trail to other flat, dedicated bike trails around Santa Rosa, check out annotated highlights and trail segments at https://www.komoot.de/tour/9465621