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Montini Open Space Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Sonoma, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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Confirmed from Montini Open Space Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Destination for hiking in scenic surrounds with rock outcroppings, oak woods & grassland.
What runners say about Montini Open Space Preserve
“I recommend the other way, or connecting to the overlook, which has a great view of sonoma.”
“Go early in the day for an easy, quiet, shaded hike in the woods.”
“The Sonoma Overlook trail is an easy hike, even with a chronic illness.”
Nice place to hike, but does lead to some dead ends if you take the moon/goat trail. I recommend the other way, or connecting to the overlook, which has a great view of sonoma. The entire hillside is great, easy hiking and everyone is very friendly and has their masks on.
The Sonoma Overlook trail is an easy hike, even with a chronic illness. Great views. Lots of people wearing spandex tights. Flowers and places to sit. Trail is in partial shade. I was told the trail was 1 to 1.5 miles to the top.
I enjoyed hiking on the trail very much. As beautiful day, a few birds, no flowers that I saw. I'm glad I brought my hiking poles because there are steep stone steps a couple of places that I would have had a hard time with. I love to hike even with cartilage missing in both knees, so poles help a lot.
It's a perfect hike, I have been running, hiking and casually walking this mainstay of Downtown Sonoma for years, kid friendly, it's an approachable trail for all fitness levels with an impressive Vista of Sonoma at the trails 1/2 way point
Trail conditions & character
“I recommend the other way, or connecting to the overlook, which has a great view of sonoma.”
“I'm glad I brought my hiking poles because there are steep stone steps a couple of places that I would have had a hard time with.”
“Go early in the day for an easy, quiet, shaded hike in the woods.”
Plan your run at Montini Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoverlookmontini.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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