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Crane Creek
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Crane Creek east of Rohnert Park
Crane Creek (California) is located in California
Crane Creek (California)
Location of the mouth of Crane Creek in California
Country United States
State California
Region Sonoma County
City Rohnert Park, California
Physical characteristics
Main source Sonoma Mountain
1,535 ft (468 m)
38°21′4″N 122°36′4″W / 38.35111°N 122.60111°W / 38.35111; -122.60111
River mouth Hinebaugh Creek
Rohnert Park, California
112 ft (34 m)
38°21′19″N 122°41′26″W / 38.35528°N 122.69056°W / 38.35528; -122.69056

Crane Creek is a small waterway, also known as a stream, located in Sonoma County, California. It starts high up in the northern Sonoma Mountains. This creek is special because it flows through a beautiful area called Crane Canyon and even goes through Crane Creek Regional Park.

What is Crane Creek?

Crane Creek is a stream in Sonoma County, California, United States. It begins in the northern Sonoma Mountains. A stream is like a small river, and Crane Creek is an important part of the local environment.

Where Does Crane Creek Flow?

The creek flows through a scenic area called Crane Canyon. It also runs through Crane Creek Regional Park. This park is on the side of Sonoma Mountain. It's a great place for people to visit and enjoy nature.

Journey to the Laguna de Santa Rosa

Crane Creek eventually meets another stream called Hinebaugh Creek in the city of Rohnert Park, California. After they join, Hinebaugh Creek continues flowing west. It then empties into the Laguna de Santa Rosa. The Laguna de Santa Rosa is a large wetland area. It is an important natural habitat.

Exploring Crane Creek

You can visit the upper parts of Crane Creek. To get there, you can use Roberts Road. This road is off Petaluma Hill Road. It's a good spot for hiking and seeing nature.

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