Walk Sebastopol

The Pedline: Four Self-guided Walking Tours of Sebastopol

Follow the Pink Line (Florence Avenue Art Walk) to see a streetful of statues by Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent.

Ditch the car and “take the PedLine.”

As part of our town commitment to protect the planet, we have developed a set of walking tours that can take you to our favorite destinations, with many lovely highlights along the way. Most everything you would want to see is within an easy 10-minute walk of the downtown Plaza:

  • The Green Line to the Laguna de Santa Rosa, an internationally recognized wetlands and birding site with winter and spring flash-mob kayaking.

  • The Pink Line to the Florence Avenue Art Walk, where the folk art sculptures of Patrick Amiot are on display in neighborhood front yards.

  • The Blue Line to Ives Park, site of many local festivals and home to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and the 100% solar-heated Ives Pool.

  • The Purple Line connecting the Joe Rodota Trail to Ives Park.

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GPS location
You can view the map from your smartphone with your location identified. As with all GPS programming, your location will be approximate. But it will give you an idea of where you are and where you can go, by simply following the routes.

map of the pedline, walking tours in Sebastopol

Walk the Joe Rodota and
West County Trails

One of the treasures of west county, this walking and biking trail runs for 14 miles from Santa Rosa to Forestville, with Sebastopol smack in the middle.

The Joe Rodota Trail runs east of town through 8 miles of wetlands and agricultural areas, while the West County trails runs north of town through vineyards and farms.

Built along the route of a former railway line, the trails are flat, paved, and exceedingly scenic (gorgeous vineyards, beautiful red barns, rising hills). Most of the trail is also car-free.

A group of walkers in Sebastopol for Sebastopol Walks

Ready for a walk? Sebastopol Walks offers guided walks around town.

Sebastopol Walks

It's the best time of year to enjoy walking in Sebastopol!  Visitors and residents alike are welcome at these guided and themed walks, organized by city councilmember Sarah Gurney.

  • Walks are easy and mostly flat on good surfaces, with a few mild climbs. Please consult with your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.

  • Walking or hiking shoes are recommended. Dress in layers. Bring water, snacks (or lunch if noted), sunscreen and a hat.

  • Walks may be modified by the leader. Walkers may leave the group after notifying the walk leader.

  • NOTE: Plaza Parking is limited to two hours. Rain cancels.

  • For more information, please email info@sebastopol.org.