Cooler temps and colorful foliage make autumn a great time of year for hitting the trails.
Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen: This expansive state park is home to more than 29 miles of trails. Stunning vineyard views can be found less than a 10-minute walk from the parking lot. 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, 707-938-5216, jacklondonpark.com (Courtesy of Jack London State Historic Park)
Fall vineyard views from Jack London State Historic Park. (Courtesy of Jack London State Historic Park)
Amista Vineyards, Healdsburg: Created in partnership with Sonoma County Winegrowers, the Vineyard Adventures walk at Amista is free for all. The flat half-mile stroll along the estate’s vineyards includes placards that educate walkers about the wines Amista crafts and the winery’s Habitat Enhancement Project, designed to restore the natural fish habitat in Dry Creek. 3320 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, 707-431-9200, amistavineyards.com. (Courtesy of Amista Vineyards)
La Crema, Windsor: Along with spying fall colors, hikers along the complimentary Vineyard Adventures walk at La Crema will learn about the late Richard and Saralee Kunde, renowned grape growers and supporters of Sonoma County agriculture. 3575 Slusser Road, Windsor, 707-525-6200, lacrema.com. (Courtesy of La Crema)
Balletto Vineyards, Santa Rosa: Located a hop, skip and a jump from the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail, you can choose from the winery’s free Vineyard Adventures offering, explore the trail, or both! 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-568-2455, ballettovineyards.com (Courtesy Balletto Vineyards)
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood: Fall is a fantastic time to explore Sugarloaf’s 25 miles of trails. Straddling the boundary between Sonoma and Napa counties, annual passes for Sugarloaf Ridge State Park are also good at Jack London State Historic Park. 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, sugarloafpark.org. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)
Crane Creek Regional Park, Rohnert Park: With a little more than three miles of trails, this regional park offers lovely fall vistas of nearby vineyards. 5000 Pressley Road, Rohnert Park, 707-539-8092, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov. (Courtesy Sonoma County Regional Parks)
The days are still sunny and bright but the temperatures are getting cooler and warm hues of yellow, orange and red are starting to spread throughout Sonoma County. One of the best ways to enjoy Mother Nature’s autumnal art is to hit the trails and take in vineyard views. Click through the gallery above to see some of our favorite scenic treks. Did we miss one of your favorite spots? Let us know in the comments.
