| Jenner Headlands Preserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
  Location of Jenner Headlands Preserve | |
| Location | Sonoma County, California |
| Nearest city | Jenner, California |
| Coordinates | 38°28′12″N 123°7′59″W / 38.47000°N 123.13306°W |
| Area | 5,630 acres (22.8 km2) |
| Max. elevation | 2,000 feet (610 m) |
| Min. elevation | 100 feet (30 m) |
| Created | 2009 |
| Operator | The Wildlands Conservancy |
| Website | Jenner Headlands Preserve |
Jenner Headlands Preserve is a Wildlands Conservancy nature preserve consisting of 5,630 acres (22.8 km2) of land in Sonoma County, California by Jenner. It provides views of the Russian River and coastline.
Recreation
The preserve has hiking trails, picnic area, and restroom.
Geography
There are 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of coastal prairie.
History
A set of public and private entities preserved the property. [1] [2]
In 2014, Sonoma Land Trust acquired Pole Mountain, the tallest peak on the Sonoma Coast. Eventually a trail was opened from Jenner Headlands Preserve to the peak. [3]
In 2018, the preserve was opened to the public for light recreation. [4]
See also
References
- ↑ Kay, Jane (December 4, 2008). "5,630-acre Jenner Highlands saved for public". SFGATE.
- ↑ Fimrite, Peter (December 18, 2009). "Deal completed to preserve Sonoma coast, forest". SFGATE.
- ↑ Alexander, Kurtis (June 30, 2014). "Land trust buys Sonoma's Pole Mountain for public use". SFGATE.
- ↑ unknown (September 6, 2018). "Nearly 6,000 Acres Of Nature Preserves To Open Friday". SFGATE.
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