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This section passes through forests and grasslands on the eastern and northern flanks of Sonoma Mountain.


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Map Key

7.7

Miles

12.5

KM

85%

Runnable

2,071' 631 m

High

691' 211 m

Low

1,669' 509 m

Up

1,279' 390 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

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Need to Know

Open to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers (except bikes prohibited on a 0.7-mile section).

Description

Join the main Ridge Trail route from a 2.1-mile connector trail through redwood and oak forests. The Ridge Trail then travels north on the Mountain Trail and North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail. It passes through forests and grasslands on the eastern and northern flanks of Sonoma Mountain; you'll travel on a fire road to reach lofty heights with grand views of the Sonoma Valley, then descend on a well-designed narrow trail through beautiful oak woodlands.

This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Bay Area Ridge Trail Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

Shared By:

Bay Area Ridge Trail Staff with improvements by Tilman Giese

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#25,659

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Photos

Looking past Sherry Barn towards the vineyard.
Jun 20, 2022 near Eldridge, CA
Gorgeous Bennett Valley. Take your time and enjoy viewpoints like this one!
May 7, 2016 near Eldridge, CA
A section along the gentle hills. Wear sunscreen, you'll be exposed on this for a while.
May 7, 2016 near Eldridge, CA
Clouds over Sonoma.
Jul 4, 2022 near Eldridge, CA
View towards Belden Barns
Jul 4, 2022 near Eldridge, CA
Morning clouds over Santa Rosa
Jul 4, 2022 near Eldridge, CA

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