Hikes, Camping & Outdoor Experiences
Explore Sonoma Valley at your own pace or with a guide. From quiet, self-guided hikes to immersive outdoor experiences, these outings offer meaningful ways to connect with open space.
Guided Experiences
Join our guided hikes and outdoor experiences across Sonoma Valley. We offer year-around programming at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, as well as seasonal experiences at Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve and other private properties in Sonoma Valley.
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Senderos Naturales
Senderos Naturales es el programa de naturaleza en español de Sonoma Ecology Center. Invitamos a las familias Latinas del Valle de Sonoma y del condado a venir a disfrutar y aprender acerca de la naturaleza a través de paseos y actividades familiares realizados por un guía bilingüe. Salidas al campo en Sugarloaf Ridge SP son usualmente cada primer sábado del mes. Para más información, escríbenos a senderos@sonomaecologycenter.org
Senderos Naturales is Sonoma Ecology Center’s nature-based program in Spanish. We invite Latino families from the valley and the county at large to come enjoy and learn about nature through family-friendly outings with a bilingual guide. Outings at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park are usually on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. For more information, contact senderos@sonomaecologycenter.org
Los Eventos de Senderos
Self-Guided Experiences
With the support of donors, volunteers, and visitors, Sonoma Ecology Center stewards public open spaces that our community loves.
Places to Explore
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With 47 family-sized campsites and 25 miles of hiking trails, it is the perfect place to spend time outdoors! The park is open to the public every day from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm above the kiosk. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance requires a day pass or annual pass.
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Sonoma Garden Park is a 6.1 acre public garden located at 19996 7th St E in Sonoma and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Explore the demonstration gardens, Children’s Play Area, and spots for picnics. Our seasonal Harvest Market is on Saturdays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm and is a great place to pick up produce and flowers, and eggs, local honey, and olive oil. Entrance is free.
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Sonoma Overlook Trail is a nearly 3-mile walking path set onto the hillside backdrop above the City of Sonoma. A diverse array of native plants and animals grace the gentle grade trail. Spectacular views of the town of Sonoma, the Sonoma Valley, and the Bay Area can be found in the meadow at its top. The trail is open to the public for walking during daylight hours.
Sonoma Overlook Trail’s main trailhead is at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery, off First Street West just four blocks north of the Plaza. The upper trailhead takes off from Toyon Road within the Mountain Cemetery. Access is free. Dogs, bikes, and horses are not permitted on the trail.
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