Birding Paradise

Petaluma River
Part of the trail at Shollenberger parallels the Petaluma River.
User: Austin Explorer - 4/24/2016

Location: Shollenberger Park

Rating: 3stars
Difficulty: 2stars  Solitude: 2stars
Miles Hiked: 2.20 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments:

Coppertone and I completed the loop around Shollenberger between some neighborhood trail walking and a visit to the adjacent Elis Creek Water Treatment Plant.

We found the trail to be well maintained and heavily used.  Seems like the locals know this is a good place to get in some walking without concern for traffic.

It's also an excellent place to get in some birding as the avian crowd are drawn by the expansive marsh and pond area.

At the end of the day, we have to admit, the bathrooms at the trailhead here were in tip top shape.  A nice surprise.



Log Photos
Petaluma River
Central Pond
Trail View
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