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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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]
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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