Santa Rosa Swimming Lagoon – Howarth Memorial Park loop from Hwy 12 & Oakmont Dr

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Santa Rosa Swimming Lagoon – Howarth Memorial Park loop from Hwy 12 & Oakmont Dr

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Santa Rosa Swimming Lagoon – Howarth Memorial Park loop from Hwy 12 & Oakmont Dr

01:10

18.1km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.4 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.66 km

Santa Rosa Swimming Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Popular swimming lake with sandy beaches around the northern shore, with concession stands, picnic and restroom/shower facilities.

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7.48 km

Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir at the foot of Annadale State Park with a great trail system around the lake, connecting into the large park, and on trails into Santa Rosa along creeks.

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8.80 km

Howarth Memorial Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This expansive 138-acre community park offers ample parking and restrooms and is a popular starting and ending point for local cyclists. There are plenty of outdoor activities, with the park …

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11.2 km

North shore - Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Several trails off the loop lead closer to the water. The north shore is less busy.

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11.3 km

North Loop bike trail, Santa Rosa Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent dedicated car-free bike trail around the Santa Rosa Reservoir. Also mostly pedestrian-free, as there are parallel hiking trails around the lake.

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12.4 km

Great free swimming beach (if you walk or bike into Spring Lake Park).
Pleasant beach cafe and snack shack.
Given the number of geese and kids the water quality is probably better early in the season.

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14.4 km

Annadel State Park - North Entrance, Channel Dr

Highlight • Rest Area

Large state park east of Santa Rosa, with a nice paved park road hugging a half circle around the park's north side. It connects with gravel fire roads like Canyon …

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15.4 km