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A short uphill hike to a vista with the best views of Bennett Valley, bar none.


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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

1,508' 460 m

High

1,108' 338 m

Low

448' 136 m

Up

49' 15 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

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You can either start this one at the upper lot (for handicapped parking up the hill) or off of the North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail. It's a basic short and sweet uphill road that used to be driven on by ranchers. You'll be surrounded by Valley Oaks and Buckeyes until you near the top when it all opens up where a huge California Bay Tree awaits you. There's a picnic table up there so bring a friend and a meal and enjoy the astounding view from up there!

There's cattle that grazes up there too. Please don't disturb them!

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Kevin Bonner

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Low hanging clouds over Santa Rosa.
Jul 4, 2022 near Eldridge, CA
Top of the Umbrella Tree trail overlooking Bennet Valley.
Jun 29, 2020 near Eldridge, CA
Sunrise on a winter morning from Umbrella Tree.
Jul 4, 2022 near Eldridge, CA

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