Nature reserves & open space · Sonoma

Sonoma Overlook Trail

Phone: (707) 938-3681
Address: 198 First Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
Hours: Open daylight hours year-round
Website: overlookmontini.org
Managed by: Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards (volunteers) for the City of Sonoma

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. About 2.4 miles round trip. Dogs, bikes and horses are not permitted. The phone number is Sonoma City Hall.

What they offer

About 2.4 miles round trip with the Upper Loop
Around 400 feet of climbing
Trailhead at the Mountain Cemetery entrance, four blocks from the Plaza
Views of Sonoma Valley and the Bay
No dogs, bikes or horses

Google reviews

4.6★★★★★230 reviews on Google

★★★★★ Jim Cenname · 4 months ago
A beautiful walk through the cemetery and trail. The trail is well groomed. The climb is steep at times but the view was worth the climb.

★★★★★ Roy Tennant · 5 months ago
The Sonoma Overlook Trail does not allow dogs, which may be one of the reasons why you can often see wildlife. Deer are very common, squirrels, a wide variety of birds, rabbits, and if you're really lucky foxes or even a bobcat. The hike itself is fairly moderate, with only 400 feet of elevation gain, and work done recently to smooth the trail makes is more runner-friendly than some other Sonoma Valley trails.

★★★★★ Nancylee Spitzer · 6 months ago
Feels like you are miles away. Trail winds up and down hills (not too steep) sneakers ok. But note, most of the path is rock studded earth. Very pleasant, nice view from top ...on a clear day you can see SF.

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Details come from City of Sonoma (sonomacity.org) and overlookmontini.org. Last checked October 16, 2026. Things change, so please confirm before you visit. Is this your business? Send us a correction.