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Sonoma Overlook Trail climbs through a mixed woodland forest and the top plateau offers views of Sonoma Valley and Mountain as well as vistas across SF Bay

06/15/2026

Overlook Upper Loop Completely Rehabilitated

Back in August 2025 the trail maintenance crew of the Sonoma Overlook Trail began a project to completely rehabilitate the Upper Loop of the trail. For those familiar with the trail, you likely know what this meant. Roughly half of the Upper Loop was deeply (at least 6 inches) entrenched and eroded, while all the lower half and some of the upper half was very rocky....

Back in August 2025 the trail maintenance crew of the Sonoma Overlook Trail began a project to completely rehabilitate the Upper Loop of the trail. For those familiar with the trail, you likely kno…

05/30/2026

An Interview with Overlook Steward William Wilson

William "Bill" Wilson has championed Sonoma Overlook Trail's more complex endeavors for over 12 years. His engineering background and technical chops inform his immense contribution to our team. Enjoy this exchange between Bill and his wife, Overlook Steward Mary Nesbitt!...

William “Bill” Wilson has championed Sonoma Overlook Trail’s more complex endeavors for over 12 years. His engineering background and technical chops inform his immense contribut…

05/24/2026

Sonoma Raceway 150 mph Hike

With the roar of vintage cars racing around the track, Sonoma Overlook Trail (SOT) Stewards and our supporters got off to a quick start....

With the roar of vintage cars racing around the track, Sonoma Overlook Trail (SOT) Stewards and our supporters got off to a quick start.

05/22/2026

Coexisting with Rattlesnakes

While these snakes have a formidable bite, encounters are rarely dangerous. Rattlesnake bites are uncommon, and fatalities even more so. By understanding snake behavior and following a few basic safety rules, you can confidently and safely share the trail.......

While these snakes have a formidable bite, encounters are rarely dangerous. Rattlesnake bites are uncommon, and fatalities even more so. By understanding snake behavior and following a few basic sa…

05/20/2026

Trail TLC: What it Takes to Care for Sonoma Overlook Trail

Trail TLC! Here are some of the jobs we frequent, although some of them are purely seasonal: Cut back poison oak. You’re welcome. Cut back brush. W**d whack. Remove rocks from the middle of the trail. Pick up trash (almost daily). Remove invasive species; we eradicated Yellow star-thistle recently–so far our only win. Trim and shape the trail to allow water to flow off.......

Trail TLC! Here are some of the jobs we frequent, although some of them are purely seasonal: Cut back poison oak. You’re welcome. Cut back brush. W**d whack. Remove rocks from the middle of the tra…

04/27/2026

How we rehabbed and sculpted about 12 feet of trail several years ago, before it was stepped.

5 likes, 1 comment. "Sonoma Overlook Trail: Rebuilding a Trail Segment"

03/26/2026

Tickets still available but going fast!

Don't miss this rare event: a glorious walk through the fields with sweeping views of the San Pedro Bay and surrounding open space, followed by a light lunch.

Don’t miss this rare event: a glorious walk through the fields with sweeping views of the San Pedro Bay and surrounding open space, followed by a light lunch.

03/21/2026

Thanks for the Love, Weekend Sherpa!

Bathe in the lusciousness of these feast-for-the-eyes photos of the Overlook in Weekend Sherpa's recent feature, "Slow Things Down in Sonoma; Hike the Overlook Trail in Sonoma and Enjoy the Historic Plaza".

Bathe in the lusciousness of these feast-for-the-eyes photos of the Overlook in Weekend Sherpa’s recent feature, “Slow Things Down in Sonoma; Hike the Overlook Trail in Sonoma and Enjoy…

03/08/2026

Support Your Local Trail System!

The Sonoma Overlook Stewards, an all-volunteer organization, make possible educational and interpretive materials, trail maintenance and improvements, and fundraising to support all Sonoma Overlook Trail concerns. Please lend your support!...

The Sonoma Overlook Stewards, an all-volunteer organization, make possible educational and interpretive materials, trail maintenance and improvements, and fundraising to support all Sonoma Overlook…

03/06/2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Sign up for our ever popular Sonoma Raceway Hike! Sun, April 19, 2026 ~ 10 am • Rain Date: Sat, May 2nd

Buy your tickets to the Sonoma Raceway Hike !┏(-_-)┛┗(-_- )┓┗(-_-)┛Sun, April 19, 2026 ~ 10 am • Rain Date: Sat, May 2nd

Address

90 First Street West At Mountain Cemetery
Sonoma, CA
95476

Telephone

+17077383791

Website

http://overlookmontini.org/

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