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Mark West Regional Park & Open Space Preserve Preview Ride

  • Sonoma County Horse Council Santa Rosa, CA (map)

Join the Sonoma County Horse Council for a rare and unforgettable experience!

At 1,192 acres, the breathtaking Mark West Creek Regional Park & Open Space Preserve is not yet open to the public. But thanks to a special partnership with Sonoma County Parks Foundation, SCHC members have the unique opportunity to enjoy an exclusive preview ride through this stunning landscape. After the ride, gather with fellow members for a delicious lunch under the oaks.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

  • Time: Gate opens at 8:30 a.m. | Ride out at 9:30 a.m.

  • Location: Mark West Creek Regional Park & Open Space Preserve

  • Trailer Parking: Limited (trailer pooling encouraged)

  • Ride Limit: 25 SCHC Members only

  • Ride + Lunch: $100 per person

  • Lunch Only: $35 per person

  • Benefiting: Sonoma County Horse Council & Sonoma County Parks Foundation

Ride Rules:

  • This is a walking ride

  • No creek access for horses or people

  • No riderless horses

  • Seasoned trail horses only

  • Bring water for you and your horse

  • No corrals available (horses must tie to the trailer)

  • Follow “Leave No Trace” practices

  • Subject to cancellation for weather as determined by Regional Parks

Questions or Waitlist:
Contact Elizabeth Palmer at schc.epalmer@gmail.com

REGISTER TO RIDE!

Spots will go quickly, so don’t miss this chance to be among the very first to experience Mark West Creek Regional Park on horseback!

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