Hiking Taylor Mountain Regional Park in Santa Rosa California
Here is your chance to see Taylor Mountain from bottom to top. I hope you have the opportunity to hike the mountain yourself. In Spring the wildflowers are amazing. Historically this 1,100 acre park was operated as a cattle ranch. Portions of the park are still used for grazing, so keep an eye out for cows. There are two entrances to the park. I chose to use the newer Petaluma Hill road trailhead for this video.
Approximate Distance Featured in the Video - 4.4 Miles round trip
Main attractions: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Current Parking Fee $7 as of July 2016
Portable toilets available at the parking lot.
Picnic tables available at the parking lot
Follow this link if you would like to see the Mount Saint Helena video I mentioned.
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Taylor Mountain Sonoma County Skyline, Santa Rosa CA
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve consists of five contiguous parcels acquired by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District between 1995 and 2011 with funding from a voter-approved sales tax. A prominent county landmark, Taylor Mountain provides sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Plain, and its oak woodlands, meadows, wetlands and springs are habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Taylor Mountain Cows Santa Rosa, CA
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve consists of five contiguous parcels acquired by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District between 1995 and 2011 with funding from a voter-approved sales tax. A prominent county landmark, Taylor Mountain provides sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Plain, and its oak woodlands, meadows, wetlands and springs are habitat for a variety of wildlife.
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve offers hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing amid sweeping views of Sonoma County's Wine Country. Located near Santa Rosa and the Sonoma Valley, hiking options include North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail, which connects to Jack London State Historic Park. Plan your visit at SonomaCountyParks.org. Video filmed and produced by MarkWinterlin.com.
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This 40 Acre Bennett Valley Country Home was built in 1906 & sits on a beautiful 40+/-acre parcel with dramatic views over Bennett Valley across from the Sonoma Ridge Park & trail network which connects to Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen. It has a 2nd 1,200+/- square foot detached office/guest house building that is very nicely appointed with modern amenities throughout. The original house is in need of remodeling or just live in the guest house while you build your dream home. The property has 4.5+/-acres planted to Pinot Noir & Chardonnay vines as well as a CA State recognized pond & acres of additional use-able land suitable for horses. The land itself is gentle to rolling offering a wine country setting 2nd to none that looks out over Bennett Valley, one of Sonoma Counties most beautiful and convenient locations nestled between Glen Ellen, Kenwood & Santa Rosa with easy access to San Francisco and the Bay area.
This land & vineyard sits within 3 AVA’s; Sonoma Mountain, Bennett Valley, and Sonoma Valley. That means wines produced from grapes grown here can be labeled as coming from any of the 3 AVA’s, which is a huge advantage to marketing and bottle pricing.
The home is located across from hiking and equestrian riding trails within the North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, which is the newest Sonoma County park. This 820-acre park includes a 4-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail connecting to Jack London State Historic Park for through-hiking opportunities. The Ridge Trail begins in the ferns and redwoods on the south fork of Matanzas Creek, then climbs to nearly 2,000 feet through forests of oaks and bay laurels. The trail treats hikers to stunning views of peaks surrounding Santa Rosa and Sonoma Valley.
Surrounding Bennett Valley are two additional large parks each with extensive trail networks for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. See the links below for more information reading all three parks: North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park, Annadel State Park & the Taylor Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve.
This property is centrally located to some of the best areas that Sonoma County has to offer. It is only 6 miles from Glen Ellen where there is World-Class wineries and restaurants including the Glen Ellen Star, 14 miles from historic downtown Sonoma, and 26 miles to downtown shopping and fine dining in Healdsburg. It’s also only 11 miles to downtown Santa Rosa which has vast shopping, restaurants, award winning school districts & more. This Sonoma Mountain estate offers the very best of wine country living.
Here are some interesting links containing more information and history for Bennett Valley as well as information on Bennett Valley parks for your convenience:
Bennett Valley History and Information
Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Taylor Mountain Hiking Trails
Taylor Mountain Regional Park
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Annadel State Park
Annadel Hiking Trails
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The members of the Sonoma State Mountain Bike Club are riders who have a passion to get out and ride. Our members include a variety of all skill levels ranging from novice to pro. Our goal is to build a strong connected group of riders who want to not only improve their own riding abilities, but also to help others improve as well. While some of the more advanced riders will partake in racing, we will also have rides and events for all skill types. Most importantly, our biggest aspiration is simply to get people out to go ride, make them feel comfortable on the trails, and build the mountain biking community.
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