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    Linda Falls Preserve Hiking

    4.4 (14 reviews)

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    This is the entrance (to the left) off the side of the road
    Adam H.

    Very nice hike. The "Bike trail" sign is gone. If you park in the baseball field, gravel parking lot, you will need to walk south towards the bend in the road. The short paved path turns to gravel and keep going until you hit the sign. Easy hike, very fun to climb the rocks once you get to the waterfall itself! LOTS OF POISON OAK if you go off the trail. We went when it was foggy and overcast and had the place to ourselves.

    emilee b.

    The waterfall itself was beautiful and worth the hike. As you get closer to the falls, the trail becomes uneven with some fairly large rocks to walk over. I wouldn't recommend it if you're worried about falling or planning to go alone. The trailhead can be a little tricky to find--it starts just after Angwin. You can park on the left side of the road, then cross the street to a small paved road that turns into a gravel path leading to the trail.

    The waterfall was so beautiful and a little uphill and downhill walking towards the water but very worth it

    Stay on the trail on this part to avoid poison oak!
    Giselle M.

    Short hike, but still some varied terrain to keep it interesting. I highly recommend staying on the actual trail, because we spotted a lot of poison oak along the sides of the trails! Lots of overgrown plants and shrubs in the beginning, so my husband and I ended up using my long-sleeved shirt to kind of push some of them out of our way (again, being extra cautious we didn't touch any poison oak). We hiked this trail like crazy people: midday on a Thursday in 90-degree heat! Suffice to say we had the trail and waterfalls all to ourselves for that reason. Linda Falls was more like Linda Trickles when we went a week or 2 ago since it hasn't rained in forever and it was late June. It was still cool to see and fun to get out there! You can park at the baseball field right off the main road (Howell Mountain Rd), or in our case, we found a nice shady spot across the street. Then walk south along the main road shoulder a bit (against traffic on the left) until you see the bike path to the left. Follow this bike path until you see the official sign/map and trailhead. Not a lot of shade until you're about halfway in, then more shade closer to the waterfalls. My Strava app said we hiked about 1.8 miles, so yes, it's a short hike and can be done in well under an hour. Of course we lingered at the waterfalls for a while too, so maybe it could be more like under 40min if you hustle, but watch your step on all the uneven, rocky terrain.

    Linda Falls!
    Joyce W.

    A little difficult to find in that you gotta keep your GPS alive. Once in the vicinity, my TMobile 5g didn't work. There is no notable outward signs at the hike entrance except for it being a bike route. We also had a hard time finding parking in the area but parked in the field parking more into town. After about 5 minutes you will eventually hit the maps and markers. Left to the bottom of falls, right to top of falls. It's a good total 25 min walk over stone, rocks, dirt and roots. Shaky start to a beautiful and solemn water feature. The water looked a bit milky. Hike is half covered hike with lush trees. No parking, restrooms or water fountains.

    Lawrence F.

    A long drive ro get to the first water fall that I actually got into for a photo. This is well worth it, but make sure you have other spots to see along with this one to fill your day. The hike is short but very rocky. Getting to the falls is challenging between trees and forrestation being moved around by the park keepers. Hopefully, the trails have been cleared out for you.

    Erica N.

    Love this little hike to the waterfall! It's an easy hike but wear good shoes because there are rocks to climb if you want to go into the water area. We had fun taking photos here!

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    1 month ago

    Short but rewarding hike to lively falls especially in spring. Some rock hopping and slick stones depending on the choice of route

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    6 months ago

    Great hike. Enjoyed the falls at the end. Felt the description at the top was very accurate

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    3 years ago

    We love waterfalls, great break from all the vino.. Enjoyable, glad we dropped by! Thanks for the tip yelp!

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    Captain Kirk's San Francisco Sailing

    5.0(697 reviews)
    47.6 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Our Captian Efe & his mate Luke were warm & welcoming, we were there to scatter my husbands ashes &…read morethey were very respectful. They explained the best way for the scattering & suggested where the best spot would be to release them & how to do it so we didn't get them back in our faces. They made the trip enjoyable, pointing out things of interest while also not intruding. I highly recommend them.

    Such a delightful day on the Bay! My Mister and I went…read moresailing with Captain Kirk's last Saturday, and we had such an incredible experience! We sailed out of Sausalito floating across the Bay. We went under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz and Angel Island. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and the views were absolutely beautiful!! One of my favorite parts was seeing SF from the water. The city, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridge all looked so tiny and beautiful in the distance. It was so fun waving to people on the shore and having people on the other boats wave back to us. It was just such a happy, fun, and delightful experience!! The crew was incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the whole trip even better! We were lucky enough to join Wendy from Somatic Ecotherapy, and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to experience SF this way. By the end of the trip, my cheeks literally hurt from smiling so much!! It was just a genuinely delightful few hours, and I would absolutely recommend Captain Kirk's to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the Bay. I will happily do this again!

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    SOAR Inflatables & Russian River Adventures - We had and amazing time during our bike wine tour with Russian River Adventures.

    SOAR Inflatables & Russian River Adventures

    4.3(251 reviews)
    23.0 mi

    My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

    First off, we do this river day trip every year. We -highly- recommend experiencing the river, it's…read morealways fun and rarely disappoints (even as our kids get older!) While we have used different outfits lately - we had a great experience with Russian River Adventures a few years back, so we came in excited to return. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing, mainly due to poor planning by the staff. We booked for four people on a Thursday - my wife, myself, and our two teens (14 and 16)--with the expectation that we'd have two boats, which is standard for this group size. However, the team miscounted the boats that morning. When we pointed this out, instead of fixing the mistake, they pulled us aside and crammed all four of us into a boat intended for three, squeezing in an extra seat to make it "fit." Visibly frustrated, the team promised to speak with the owner and make it right (it was two high schoolers running it that day). I didn't argue and wanted to at least try to have a good time and not be that Dad. The result on the boat? A very cramped and uncomfortable setup that made the inflatable much harder to steer and navigate--especially on a 9-mile river trip. This wasn't the experience we paid for or expected based on our prior trips. The staff seemed more focused on moving us along rather than making it right. Still haven't heard from the owner. We'll likely explore other options next time around. Disappointed to see the service slip like this.

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    We stopped at a great country store and bought gourmet sandwiches for the next wine stop.

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    SOAR Inflatables & Russian River Adventures - Canoe was VERY snug

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    Linda Falls Preserve Hiking - hiking - Updated September 2026

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