Fall Hiking at Lafferty Ranch

We’ll pass through groves of venerable oak and bay trees, with a total elevation gain of 500’. The hiking terrain ranges from broad, gentle meadows to steep hillsides. Along the way, naturalist Joe Cochrane will help us identify the various flora and fauna we encounter.  We’ll pass through some signs of settlement, pausing to see if any of the heirloom fruit trees are still bearing fruit. We then roughly parallel Adobe Creek up to its official headwater springs. The trail leads away from the creek there to spectacular views of Petaluma, Petaluma River, the coastal mountain range, and SF Bay. We’ll stop here for a bit to enjoy the moment, each other’s company, and snacks before returning to our cars. Total hike length is about 2 miles.