Buckeye Knob to Sonoma Developmental Center

  • Sat, Nov 20, 2021 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Soonoma Developmental Center

    15000 Arnold Drive
    Eldridge, California 95431
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Description

Buckeye Knob, located on the east side of Sonoma Mountain, is a privately owned property and forever protected through a conservation easement donated to the Ag + Open Space District by the property owners. The 52-acre property is located on a highly visible, south-facing hillside and includes grassland, oak woodland, and the lush upper canyon of Carriger Creek.

Sonoma Ecology Center naturalists will share their natural history knowledge while we get an invigorating workout into our weekend. Hikers will meet at the Sonoma Developmental Center to drop off cars and caravan to the Elliot property. We will then climb to the top of the knob enjoying spectacular views of Sonoma Valley, the Mayacamas, and San Pablo Bay. Following a brief stop, we will explore the East Slope Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail, out to where it connects to Jack London State Park, stopping for a picnic lunch while and then head down Coon trap trail to orchard road and into the Sonoma Developmental Center to return to our vehicles. 

This is an intermediate/advanced-level hike with some steep ascents and descents. We will hike approximately 6 miles, and there is some elevation gain and very uneven footing. There is no charge for this outing, which is made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the work of  Ag + Open Space with a quarter-cent sales tax.

REGISTER TODAY! Reservations are required online by 5 pm on Thursday, November 18.   Directions and day-of contact information will be emailed upon registration. For more information, contact Tony Passantino at (707) 996-0712 x124 or Tony@sonomaecologycenter.org.

Date & Time

Sat, Nov 20, 2021 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Venue Details

Soonoma Developmental Center

15000 Arnold Drive
Eldridge, California 95431 Soonoma Developmental Center
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Sonoma Ecology Center works to address challenges related to water supply and quality, open space, rural character, biodiversity, energy, climate change, and a better quality of life for all residents.

Since 1990, we’ve worked to increase appreciation and stewardship of Sonoma Valley’s natural heritage and create measurable benefits in areas of land, water, climate change, and biodiversity.

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We envision a future where people, land, water, and wildlife thrive.

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Our mission is to work with our community to identify and lead actions that achieve and sustain ecological health in Sonoma Valley.


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