Enjoy some fungi fun with local expert, George Riner. Fungi are masters at opportunity. Even after a fire, the spores are in the air and find an environment where the local fungal species – i.e. competition – have been greatly reduced. These may show themselves in ways you may not imagine.
This hike is limited to 40 guests. Be prepared for 2 miles of walking over moderate terrain. Meet at the Visitor Center. $10 per person, parking fees apply.
Need some extra time to clean up after the big day? Or just get the kids out of the house over winter break? We’ve got you covered at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park with our upcoming Day Camp. Join the Sugarloaf Staff and SEC Education staff for a day of fun, learning, and outdoor activity.
Based on our summer Creek Camp, we plan on having a nature hike and learning about the creatures of the park. And we will end the day with s’mores and hot chocolate around a campfire. The camp will be based out of the Visitors Center. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $40, or $20 for Sugarloaf members or for a second child from the same family. For ages 7 to 12.
Help Sugarloaf with trail restoration work. Work includes bridge and step construction, installing signs, clearing, lifting, carrying and hiking. Bring gloves, hat, and water that you can carry hands-free (i.e. bring a backpack).Wear long pants, boots or sturdy shoes and sunscreen. Poison oak is present, so long sleeves are suggested. We have tools and trained crew leaders with tasks for all. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We will provide tools, food and beverages. If you are a current State Parks volunteer, signup in vicnet. If you are an SEC volunteer, sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4aaca62ca3ff2-sugarloaf1
More than a dozen amphibians find refuge in the Mayacamas Mountains. Join biologist Dan Levitis in visiting with them.This will be a moderate hike with some uphill and lots of stops. Bring cameras if you have them, and good shoes for rocky, wet, or uneven trails. Tickets: $10 each; members / volunteers $5. Parking fees apply.
Celebrate the New Year with a hike to Bald Mountain. This 5.25 to 6.5-mile hike (final route will be determined by trail conditions) will include a climb of 1,500 feet, featuring fantastic 360 degree views of Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. Be prepared for inclement weather. Pack a lunch. Hike is free and no RSVP required. Parking fees apply. Meet at the main day-use lot.
Need some extra time to clean up after the big day? Or just get the kids out of the house over winter break? We’ve got you covered at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park with our upcoming Day Camp. Join the Sugarloaf Staff and SEC Education staff for a day of fun, learning, and outdoor activity. Based on our summer Creek Camp, we plan on having a nature hike and learning about the creatures of the park. And we will end the day with s’mores and hot chocolate around a campfire. The camp will be based out of the Visitors Center. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $40, or $20 for Sugarloaf members or for a second child from the same family. For ages 7 to 12.
Please Join us for an 8-week BEGINNING Hiking for Fitness Program. The program leaders will guide you on a series of weekly hikes with the challenge increasing each week. Before the first hike, the leader will discuss proper shoes, hydration, incorporating hiking poles, proper pacing, etc. The group’s final hike aims for the picnic table past neptune on Sugarloaf’s Planet Walk, where hikers can enjoy the beautiful vistas.
The Hiking series costs $80, or free (including free parking on Sugarloaf hikes) for hikers with a ParkRx from a Sonoma County Medical Provider. For more information on ParkRx please visit https://parkrx-sonomacounty.org/
1) Sat 1/5–White Barn to Uranus, 2.2 miles, 80 feet
2) Sat 1/12–Meadow Hillside Loop starting, ending at campground, 3 miles, 250 ft
3) Sat 1/19–Spring Lake / Lake Ralphine loop 4.3 miles 250 starting at Cobblestone parking lot
4) Sat 1/26–Stern Pony Gate and Canyon, Stern Road 3 miles, 500 ft
5) Sat 2/2–Jack London Park, May’s Clearing loop, 3.7 miles, 430 ft
6) Sat 2/9–Vista Trail loop (clockwise), 3.6 miles 700 ft
7) Sat 2/16–Neptune Picnic Table, 4.3 miles 640 ft
8) Sat 2/23–Hillside + Vista Trail loop (ccw), 4.7 miles 1000 ft
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You can enjoy camping year-round at Sugarloaf with 47 family-friendly, alcohol-free camping spaces nestled in a large meadow and bordered by a year-round stream and a hillside forest.
Stargazing at Robert Ferguson Observatory
Completely dedicated to public viewing and education, the Robert Ferguson Observatory is the LARGEST in the western United States and it’s right here at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.
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Sugarloaf offers a wide range of educational opportunities for classes of all ages! Featuring 25 miles of trails, year-round camping, a seasonal waterfall, one of the highest peaks in Sonoma County, and the headwaters to Sonoma Creek!