Since the weather has been outrageously nice here in the Bay Area, Ryan and I made our way up to Sonoma for the weekend to check out the Sonoma Overlook Trail. We camped out at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park on Saturday evening. Although crowded in the summer, Sugarloaf was only half full in January.
Side note: how crazy is it that we were able to go camping in January?
Sugarloaf was one of the California State Parks slated for closure, but was saved by Team Sugarloaf, a coalition of five local non-profits. The campground is lovely, and offers the nicest camp bathroom, complete with showers, I have ever seen.
In order to make the most of our Sunday, we broke down camp quite early, headed into town for bagels, then walked over to the Sonoma Overlook Trail.
Because of the trailhead's close proximity to the town square, just a ten minute walk, this hike is the perfect Transit and Trails adventure for Sonomaites. The parking lot is minuscule, and the trail is quite popular, so it really is best to show up on foot.
The trail winds through the tree canopy as it gradually climbs to a lookout. There are stone benches along the way, to stop, rest, and admire the view.
The best part is the cemetery at the end, or if you are doing the loop in reverse, at the beginning. I was stunned to suddenly be walking along side ancient, and very creepy, mausoleums and graves. There are trail signs as you walk through the cemetery to help guide you to the trailhead.
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| The trail is just to the left of the paved walkway that runs through the cemetery |
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| Unusual trail scenery |
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| Just follow the trail markers, don't mind the giant mausoleums |
The Sonoma Overlook Trail definitely wins the prize for most unusual trailhead.
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