Sugarloaf’s Trees - From the Oaks to the Redwoods

Join Certified CA Naturalist John Lynch as we explore Sugarloaf’s trees and plant communities - with a special focus on our Oaks & Redwoods. How many kinds of oaks can we find and what makes them so special? Yes, Sugarloaf does have Redwoods but why are they so rare? Beginning at the Visitor Center, we’ll follow Pony Gate Trail’s grassy slope, into the Oak woodland and through a mixed evergreen forest, along Canyon Trail’s shady riparian corridor lined with redwoods, to the 25-foot dramatic plunge of Sonoma Creek and back to the Visitor Center.

Meet outside the Visitor Center. Tickets are $10 for general audiences, $5 for students, youth, Sugarloaf members, Sugarloaf volunteers, and free for children under 12 years old (must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Bring at least a quart of water, sun protection, appropriate footwear for rocky/slippery trails, and if desired, a snack.