Sonoma Overlook Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sonoma, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round.
As of July 2020, California parks have reopened trails and beaches and are accessible to vehicles. However campgrounds, visitor centers, picnic areas, high public-use indoor facilities, museums, special events and tours continue to be closed and canceled until further notice. Please visit the park page for more information. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=479
February 28, 2021February 17, 2021Beautiful day and trail was in excellent condition
February 7, 2021Has shade, lots of rocks, gorgeous view
February 5, 2021January 29, 2021January 24, 2021We liked it.
January 19, 2021Excellent windy
January 17, 2021January 16, 2021January 6, 2021December 30, 2020Great hike with views!
December 3, 2020The trail is well maintained and well marked. It has a nice view on the top as well as on the way up. The trail is partial shady. It is a little bit too short, So I added the valley of the moon trail.
December 2, 2020Great afternoon hike!!
November 17, 2020First time in the rain! Fantastic!
November 2, 2020October 31, 2020October 20, 2020Switch backs up to the top, great view when you get there! My recording actually showed 3000+ ft gain, I’m not sure how these things work
October 18, 2020Hot day. Partly shaded. Made this into a loop by adding Valley of the Moon trail and circling back through a frequently used but unauthorized section. See my recording. About 4 miles for the loop
September 1, 2020peaceful trail with a great view! came on Tuesday at around 1030am and there were very few hikers. most ookf the trail is shaded except for the loop at the very top.
August 4, 2020Great trail. It starts off with a moderate hill but do not despair, it levels of to a very slight incline most of the way. It’s mostly in the woods so it’s cool even in the late morning. Some big rocks - not the kind you will slide on but the kind that you can stump your toe. Good hiking shoe is recommended. It really is a trail and not an unpaved road Great trail for cross country athletes but watch you steps for the rocks I I mentioned earlier during the first quarter mile. I did the loop twice. First time I enjoyed the scenery. The second time I hiked it more aggressively to get a workout. Trail rating 5 Scenery. 3.5. Valley view is nice but not awe inspiring
July 3, 2020Note the Strava trail map is slightly wrong
May 9, 2020Beautiful view and got to see a hare.
March 21, 2020February 16, 2020Well maintained trail, a few rocky spots and well-formed steps but mostly it's an easy and solid trail. Some traffic on the weekends but not too much. This trail is pretty much what you expect from the other reviews and descriptions. A very nice view from up top!
February 8, 2020Beautiful...moss, deer, etc
November 24, 2019Pretty trail and gorgeous views at the top! Easy trail to do with family or friends
September 6, 2019Nice hike but a little rocky for gym shoes. part of the trail is closed but there's an easy detour and it's closure from the top is well marked. (didn't notice we were off the original trail bc we didn't see the cutoff going up) Nice views of Sonoma. partly shaded partly not.
September 5, 2019July 15, 2019Beautiful trail with lots of birds along the way! An easy family friendly hike with an amazing view atop!
May 11, 2019Not bad! But not 5 stars - good view for picnic
