Sonoma Valley
Parks & hiking trails
State parks, regional parks and open space preserves, from Jack London's ranch in Glen Ellen to Sugarloaf Ridge above Kenwood. Check with the managing agency for trail conditions before you go.
12 places
IllustrativeState / regional park · SonomaMaxwell Farms Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ (319 Google reviews)A county park just west of the town of Sonoma with sports fields, playgrounds and picnic areas up front, and about 2.5 miles of level, shady trails through meadows, oaks and an old orchard along Sonoma Creek in the back.- (707) 565-2041
IllustrativeNature reserve · SonomaMontini Open Space Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ (20 Google reviews)Oak woodland, rock outcrops and open grassland right behind the town of Sonoma, with views over the valley toward San Pablo Bay.- (707) 996-0712
Nature reserve · SonomaSonoma Overlook Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ (230 Google reviews)The easiest real hike from the Sonoma Plaza: walk four blocks north to the Mountain Cemetery entrance on First Street West and climb a gentle grade through oaks and wildflowers to a meadow with views over the valley and the Bay.- (707) 938-3681
State / regional park · SonomaSonoma State Historic Park
4.7 ★★★★★ (510 Google reviews)Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation.
State / regional park · Glen EllenJack London State Historic Park
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation.- (707) 938-5216
State / regional park · Glen EllenNorth Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ (196 Google reviews)Managed by Sonoma County Regional Parks.
Park · Glen EllenSonoma Botanical Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ (455 Google reviews)Outdoors in Glen Ellen.- (707) 996-3166
State / regional park · Glen EllenSonoma Valley Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ (442 Google reviews)Outdoors in Glen Ellen.
IllustrativeState / regional park · KenwoodHood Mountain Regional Park and Preserve
Managed by Sonoma County Regional Parks.
State / regional park · KenwoodSugarloaf Ridge State Park
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation.- (888) 326-2822
Nature reserve · SchellvilleSan Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service.- (510) 737-1252
State / regional park · SchellvilleTolay Lake Regional Park
Managed by Sonoma County Regional Parks.Guides

Hiking trails near Sonoma
The best hiking near Sonoma, CA: Jack London State Historic Park, Sugarloaf Ridge, Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Hood Mountain and more, with hours, fees and dog rules.

Sonoma Valley with kids and dogs
Family- and dog-friendly Sonoma Valley: parks, the Plaza, museums, the Karting Center, Jack London's ranch, and where dogs are and aren't allowed.
By town
Good to know
Where can I hike near the town of Sonoma?
Parks within a short drive include Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen and Sugarloaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. See each park's page for the managing agency.
How many parks & hiking trails are listed in Sonoma Valley?
Everything Sonoma lists 12 parks & hiking trails in 4 towns, 4 of them in the town of Sonoma. Every business listed has a phone number on record.