HIKE BIKE. sonoma valley sonomavalley.com. Official Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau Website. Sonoma. San Francisco Only 45 miles from SF

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1 IK BIK + anta osa 101 onoma Petaluma ovato Vallejo apa Berkeley 80 Walnut Creek WI COUY Oakland 880 an Francisco Only 45 miles from F sonoma valley Official onoma Valley Visitors Bureau Website sonomavalley.com

2 WI COUY O G Y O OO VY, the birthplace of California s wine industry. Cradled between the ayacamas and the onoma ountain ranges, onoma Valley encompasses a pastoral patchwork of vineyards, quaint farms and 13,000 acres of scenic parkland. onoma Valley is also the closest wine region to an Francisco, just 45 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. In the center of town, the eight-acre onoma Plaza is a ational istoric andmark, strewn with sprawling shade trees and bordered by carefully preserved adobe buildings. Up the road in Glen llen, author and bohemian adventurer Jack ondon lived and wrote at his pristine Beauty anch, now an 800-acre state historic park. onoma Valley abounds with wonderful hiking and biking routes. ere, we ve highlighted a few of the best, those which showcase onoma s culture, history, winemaking and natural beauty. VII PKIC.CO O BOU FUU OF OU PK KPIG F W IKIG + BIKIG o fully enjoy these routes, please be safe. ere are a few tips before you begin your eal Wine Country experience in onoma Valley: IK UP Bring water in a reusable bottle. U YOU Wear a bicycle helmet. IG Be prepared with layers and comfortable shoes. I IG ide bicycles on the right-hand side of trails and roads. UY OO Wear sunglasses and apply sunscreen to exposed skin before going out. P PPOPIY Warn cyclists and pedestrians if you are going to pass them. V O C ispose your waste in appropriate receptacles. IG We recommend you enjoy these routes during daylight. FIV BIKIG Please exercise caution drivers may not see you. VOI IWK on t ride bicycles on them unless it s a designated bike route. P onoma history + wines onoma s Overlook onoma Valley egional Park Jack ondon tate Park ugarloaf idge tate Park nnadel tate Park hiking route biking route trail roads bike path park water

3 I W W P CO W achryma ontis epot Park useum Vella Cheese he Patch W PI PI FI W BOWY / WY 12 FI FI CO OV VY P W CU CU I avenswood Winery FOU FIF GICK ebastiani Winery V IG Bartholomew Park Winery C O WIY OV VY P Buena Vista Winery OBY OV VY he Barracks he ission K onoma Garden Park Gundlach Bundschu Winery K BUCU 1000 ft IC 5000 steps / 2.5 miles IFFICUY easy CO2 IIO PV 2.75 pounds IC 9.7 miles IFFICUY moderate CO2 IIO PV pounds OO IOY + WII he Plaza makes an excellent starting and finishing point for two popular hike and bike routes. ere are some highlights: Wineries he wineries on this route reflect the evolution of eal Wine Country. Buena Vista Winery, ebastiani and Gundlach Bundschu represent some of the oldest wineries in California, while gems like avenswood and Bartholomew Park Winery are recent legends in their own right. he ission and he Barracks Founded in 1823, he ission marks the northern end of he King s ighway --l Camino eal. cross the street, adobe barracks were built to house exican army troops during the mid 1800s. achryma ontis hipped around the orn and assembled in onoma in 1852, the charming gothic revival house achryma ontis (ear of the ountain) was inhabited by General Vallejo and his family for more than 35 years. Vella Cheese and he Patch Pick up some award-winning cheese from historic Vella Cheese Co. and farm-fresh produce at he Patch to keep your energy up! onoma Garden Park community garden oasis where bikers and hikers can rest and rejuvenate O FOO tart at the ission and the Barracks at the north end of the Plaza continue on 1st t to the bike path head W on the path to achryma ontis retrace steps on bike path, passing Vella Cheese and he Patch to ebastiani Winery return to Plaza by heading on 4th t, then W on pain O BIK follow directions above to ebastiani Winery, then continue on ovall Valley oad on Gehricke d to avenswood Winery on Ghericke d W on ovall Valley d W on Castle oad to Bartholomew Park Winery on Castle oad on ovall Valley oad W on Old Winery oad to Buena Vista Winery on Old Winery oad on ovall Valley d W on hornberry until you reach Gundlach Bundschu W on Bundschu d W on enmark d on 7th t W on W acrthur t on 2nd t W on W apa t back to the Plaza OO IOY + WII 03

4 500 ft O OO PZ FI W OBO ower rail ead P WK CIC U OY BU WIG CO CYP WOW C ountain Cemetery Upper rail ead emorial Bench Upper oop IC 3800 steps / 1.9 miles IFFICUY moderate CO2 IIO PV 2.09 pounds OO OVOOK he onoma Overlook rail is a pristine 3-mile walking path that winds along wooded hillsides all the way up to a lookout point that gazes out upon onoma Valley. diverse array of native plants and animals can be observed along the gentle-grade trail, as well as spectacular panoramas of onoma Valley and the Bay rea from the meadow at the trail s top. ocent-led hikes (see below) are available for students and adults many weekends. he trail is open to the public for walking during daylight hours. onoma Overlook rail s main trailhead lies at the entrance to the ountain Cemetery, off First treet West, just four blocks north of the Plaza. he upper trailhead takes off from oyon oad within the ountain Cemetery. Bicycles, dogs and horses are not permitted on the trail. ocent-led hikes rained docents knowledgeable about the trail s flora, fauna and history give regularly scheduled guided walks and are also available to guide private groups. For further information, contact (707) Please visit sonomaecologycenter.org for more information. ICIO tart at First t W on the north end of the Plaza continue on 1st t W to the ountain Cemetery entrance head on the trail from the ower rail ead continue on trail up the hill to the Upper oop and emorial Bench return down the hill on the trail to the Upper rail head head on Cedar and then Palm Walk back to the ountain Cemetery entrance OO OVOOK 05

5 W P I G parking lot C O OO lizabeth nne Perrone og Park O O Glen llen IG 2 Y1 W O O O Z P O 1000 ft IC 6000 steps / 3 miles IC 2.5 miles IFFICUY IFFICUY easy moderate CO2 IIO PV CO2 IIO PV OO VY GIO PK his 162-acre park has paved and dirt trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Picnic areas with tables and a lawn area are available at the trail head. he area features picturesque oak woodlands and beautiful wildflower displays in the spring. he park is open from sunrise to sunset year round. Parking is $7.00 per vehicle for day use. pecial rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than 9 people. ogs are allowed but must be on a 6-foot leash at all times unless inside the dog park. lizabeth nne Perrone og Park Bring your dog to exercise, play and socialize with other dogs at the lizabeth Perrone og Park. his fully fenced, 1-acre dog park is located at onoma Valley egional Park off of wy 12. It features a double-gated entry, drinking fountain for dogs and a gazebo for shade. 3.3 pounds 2.75 pounds ICIO tarting at onoma Plaza, drive W on West apa t (wy 12) follow onoma wy 12 as it curves north on onoma wy 12 W (left) into onoma Valley egional Park drive Please visit sonomacountyparks.org for more information. O FOO from parking lot, follow paved trail 200 yards to dirt road with trail sign follow this trail and keep right at all forks continue to hilltop and enjoy the view from the benches continue on trail along the ridge stay right at next intersection, keeping the barbed wire fence on your left at three way fork, follow middle path follow this trail along the north side of the ridge pass another trail on the right stay left on the upper trail for a short ascent then a rocky downhill to the meadow and the paved trail (right) on paved trail back to the parking lot O BIK from parking lot, follow paved trail to the other side of the park retrace paved path back to the parking lot O O VY G I O P K 07

6 C V IC VI K G F B I Z Fern ake OC istoric Orchard K UPP P VI Y WF B ncient edwood O O IG C O I G IG O OO BIG O Wolf ouse ruins G B W I O I I UPP F O U U O Q O UI U Y I F O ondon s ake C OW Jack ondon s cottage Bath ouse Y VI U O CO W park summit I YF I K K PU O ouse of appy Walls K Y FI parking lots herry Barn he Pig Palace O O Glen llen 1 mi IC 18,500 steps / 9.25 miles IC 3.75 miles IFFICUY easy IFFICUY CO2 IIO PV CO2 IIO PV JCK OO IOIC PK his park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack ondon, who resided here from 1905 until his death in he park s stunningly beautiful acreage was once part of the legendary author s Beauty anch. ouse of appy Walls useum Built by Charmian ondon as a memorial to her husband s life and work. Wolf ouse ruins Jack and Charmian ondon s rustic dream mansion was nearly complete when it tragically burned down in ugust Jack ondon s cottage he couple s well-preserved main residence is where Jack wrote his books, hosted countless guests and managed the ranch. It is also the place of his death. he Pig Palace esigned by ondon and built in 1915, the piggery was laid out in a circle to save labor. It s central feedhouse is surrounded by 17 pens. ondon s ake and Bath ouse Where the couple swam and JCK OO P K moderate pounds 4.12 pounds enjoyed entertaining friends. his is a good turnaround point for families with young children. Please visit jacklondonpark.com for hours of operation $10 vehicle fee, $5 for walk-ins or on bicycles ICIO starting at onoma Plaza, drive W on West apa t (wy 12) follow onoma wy 12 as it curves north on onoma wy 12 W (left) on rnold r in downtown Glen llen, head W (right) on ondon anch d O FOO from parking lot, follow trail signs to ouse of appy Walls follow trail signs to Wolf ouse uins retrace steps to service road and head towards parking lots from upper lot, follow ake rail past the barns and ondon s Cottage and Pig Palace at the gate, keep right to stay on ake rail arrive at ondon s ake and Bath ouse from the Bath ouse, take the Upper ake rail to ountain rail follow ountain rail to the summit O BIK from upper lot, follow ake rail past the barns and ondon s Cottage and Pig Palace at the gate, keep left on ake ervice d, arriving at ondon s ake and Bath ouse from the lake, follow Vineyard rail at intersection, follow Orchard rail through the istoric Orchard take ew Fallen Bridge rail back to the lake 09

7 G Y PI G B OW U I I Y O Y PK BU eadow oop O P O O O C YO C C K CO ICK Ferguson Observatory O OB G Y parking lot PI B I VI Bald ountain oop OW C K W O PI B BU Y P VI OUI Kenwood Y PI top of mountain Y Z W ft IC 5200 steps / 2.6 miles IC 14,500 steps / 7.25 miles IFFICUY moderate IFFICUY UGOF IG PK ugarloaf idge tate Park contains the headwaters of onoma Creek, and runs through gorge and canyon, across meadow floors and under scenic rocky outcroppings. he park boasts 25 miles of trails enveloped by redwoods and ferns or by oak woodland and chaparral. eer, gray fox, the occasional bobcat and coyote can be spotted in the park. In spring, wildflowers cast a dazzling color palette across green hills. eadow oop One of the best family hikes around, this loop follows the valley floor along upper onoma Creek. ighlights include a stop at he Ferguson Observatory and a journey down the Planet Walk. Bald ountain oop he view from the 2,729 feet summit of Bald ountain takes in everything from the Golden Gate Bridge to t t elena. his hike is best during cool months or early morning. Please visit parks.ca.gov/?page_id=481 for hours of operation UG OF IG P K CO2 IIO PV challenging 2.86 pounds CO2 IIO PV 7.97 pounds ICIO starting at onoma Plaza, drive W on West apa t (wy 12) follow onoma wy 12 as it curves north on onoma wy 12 past Glen llen and Kenwood (right) on dobe Canyon d continue to parking lot OW OOP from parking lot, follow ower Bald ountain rail at fork, stay right on eadow rail at second fork, stay right and continue to Ferguson Observatory continue on eadow rail, through the Planet Walk past the Gray Pine rail junction at the next junction, follow illside rail continue past the first ature rail junction turn left at the second ature rail Junction follow the trail along onoma Creek back to the parking lot B OUI OOP from parking lot, follow ower Bald ountain rail at fork, stay right on eadow rail at second fork, stay right and continue to Ferguson Observatory continue on eadow rail, through the Planet Walk to the first junction turn left on Gray Pine rail turn left on Vista rail turn right on eadwaters rail turn right on ed ountain rail turn left on Gray Pine rail and continue to summit take the Bald ountain rail back down to ower Bald ountain rail and the parking lot 11

8 I O GOY C 1 mi O O WY BB CO O C V W O U O O O 12 IG PIG IFFICUY moderate PK For wildflower lovers, nnadel Park offers a great variety of flowers from early spring until early summer, especially on a hike around ake Ilsanjo. he best months to see the park s native blooms are pril and ay, but some species flower as early as January or as late as eptember. nnadel s highlights include thirty-five miles of trails, plus good black bass and bluegill fishing. ucked away in the heart of the park, ake Ilsanjo is a pleasant destination for a day hike. favorite route to ake Ilsanjo is via Warren ichardson rail, a wide path whose name honors a prominent onoma County cattle rancher and avid horseman with a love for trails. Warren ichardson rail traverses cool forest and open meadows on the way to the lake miles easy C UZ IC IFFICUY F IG 10,000 steps / 5 miles edson arsh IC W Z I P G WY O O I I O Y I I YO ake Ilsanjo B U Q U K UG O K C O GO I I IC UI O W YO C C IC O BBO I CO I V O P CYO W I parking lot O G G I W IC OUG O BU O C PIG CK OK I 12 CO2 IIO PV CO2 IIO PV 5.5 pounds pounds ICIO starting at onoma Plaza, drive W on West apa t (wy 12) follow onoma wy 12 as it curves north on onoma wy 12 past Glen llen and Kenwood and into anta osa W (left) on elita d W (left) on ontgomery r (left) on Channel r Follow Channel r as it curves, then towards the park entrance O FOO from parking lot, follow Warren ichardson rail at wo Quarry rail junction, keep right to stay on Warren ichardson rail pass the ouis rail junction and continue to ake Ilsanjo head south along the lake via Canyon rail continue circling the lake by turning right on ough Go rail finish loop around lake by taking a right on ake rail take a left on ouis rail take a right on orth Burma rail take a left on Warren ichardson rail back to the parking lot O BIK follow first four steps above continue on Canyon rail past the lake (left) on arsh rail (right) on idge rail (left) on Pig Flat rail (left) on arsh rail (right) on outh Burma rail (right) on Warren ichardson rail back to the parking lot Please visit parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480 for hours of operation P K 13