The Sonoma Ridge Trail begins 2.2 miles from the upper parking lot at Jack London State Historic Park. The 2.2-mile community connector trail, dedicated in 1996, passes a beautiful vineyard and Bathhouse Lake, both created by Jack London. Beyond this point, the trail passes through cool, clear forests of redwoods and Douglas firs before opening up with a view to Mays Clearing, a wide meadow with distant views. The new trail also traverses Woodcutters Meadow and Pine Tree Meadows.
When the connector trail intersects with the new ridge trail, you can head north or south. If you travel south on the newly dedicated trail and up Sonoma Mountain, you will pass through a forest of Oregon white oak, California bay, and big-leave maple. The new trail is well designed, and constructed from rock and downed tree logs. From a few clearings, you can see distant views and eventually you’ll come to a wide clearing where you can see the Napa River, San Pablo Bay, and Mt. Diablo on a clear day. If you travel north from the intersection and continue on the Mountain Trail, you will cross Graham Creek several times and also pass some vista points. This trail eventually turns into the Hayfield Trail.
Courtesy Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
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