New Years Lafferty Ranch Hike

Mon, January 1, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make a New Year’s resolution to get out in nature more and join this beautiful hike with Lafferty docent Micheal Noel and Blank. Get the chance to see some winter birds and maybe even some wildflowers! This 270-acre property is the only publicly owned land on the west side of Sonoma Mountain. Under contract with the City of Petaluma, Landpaths has been leading hikes on the land to introduce groups to its history and natural features since the summer of 2022. The hiking terrain ranges from broad, gentle meadows to steep challenging hillsides. We’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Petaluma Valley, stretching southwards to Mt. Tamalpais and Mt. Diablo, all the way to San Francisco. The trail passes through groves of venerable oak and bay trees along the Adobe Creek, with a total elevation gain of 500’. You’ll enjoy panoramic vistas, and a babbling, perennial stream. The hike will be above the creek up to a vista point at the mid-point meadow, where we will stop to enjoy the panoramic views and brown bag lunch before returning to our cars.  

Registration in advance is required. 

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Lafferty Ranch

Address provided upon registration - Petaluma