Actions Panel
Pole Mountain Backcountry Hike Fall 2017 postponed to Spring 2018
Date and time
Location
Description
Hike up and over Pole Mountain from our Little Black Mountain Preserve on the north side of the mountain to the Jenner Headlands Preserve on the south side. This 10-mile thru-hike traverses a variety of habitats from mixed-conifers and hardwoods to oak savanna and redwood forests and ends at the coastal prairie. All the insiders know that fall is the best time to be on the coast … the views ought to be spectacular!
About Little Black Mountain Preserve
The Little Black Mountain Preserve is a spectacular 500-acre property that was donated to SLT following the Creighton Ridge Fire in 1979. With an elevations ranging to 1960’ at Little Black Mountain, this property offers expansive views of the coast, the geysers, and Austin Creek Recreational area. The property contains the headwaters of St. Elmo Creek, Pole Mountain Creek and Kidd Creek, all of which eventually contribute to the Russian River. The mosaic of vegetation, springs and perennial water, complex geology, numerous habitat types and remote location all contribute to the unique biological diversity of the Little Black Mountain Preserve.
About Pole Mountain
The Pole Mountain Preserve is approximately 238 acres, and with an elevation of 2204 feet, contains the highest point in this area of Sonoma’s Coast. Relatively untouched by human activities, it includes open grasslands, mature oak savannah, pockets of redwood/Douglas-fir forests, cool lush riparian areas, and a fascinating natural rock slide. The highlight of visiting the Pole Mountain Preserve is experiencing spectacular, unobstructed views of the coast and many other areas of Sonoma County, and beyond, from numerous vantage points throughout the Preserve.
About the Jenner Headlands Preserve
If you have any questions please contact us at outings@sonomalandtrust.org or (707) 526-6930 x 110