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Golden Hour at Lafferty Ranch

07/25/2025 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM PT

Description

 
Come enjoy Golden Hour atop Sonoma Mountain with Docent Lily Roberts and fellow outdoor enthusiasts. This time of the day brings peacefulness and a different perspective as the light shines over the Petaluma Valley in a golden essence. We will hike up to the oaks with bright light but travel down as the sun descends and drops behind the mountains to the west, hopefully exposing some unique plant or animal activity. Bring your cameras because golden hour is known to produce beautiful photography! This is a family friendly event and all are welcome to join. We will be taking it slow to enjoy the beauty. 
The hiking terrain ranges from broad, gentle meadows to steep challenging hillsides with a narrow path. The hike will be 2 1/2 miles with 500 feet of elevation. The difficulty level is moderate and all ages have been known to successfully partake in this hiking trail. 
 
Details:  
  • Space is limited so register as soon as you can. 
  • The hike will be led by volunteer Lafferty Docents.
  • You will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival.
  • No restrooms available. This is a rustic property. Please plan accordingly. 
  • You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. If you do not receive an email then you are not registered for the outing. 
  • Upon registration you will receive an email with the exact location, driving directions, and parking information.
  • Please note that there are no dogs or smoking/vaping allowed at Lafferty Ranch. 
What to bring: 
  • Your own water bottle, bring enough water for you and your family. Your own food, and bag for waste .  
  • We recommend wearing LONG pants (against ticks) and comfortable sturdy hiking shoes that can get dirty. 
  • Lots of layers, sun protection and whatever else you will need to be comfortable being outside in the elements.
*Please note that by entering the Lafferty Ranch you are going into tick habitat and there are a lot of them this season. Make sure to do frequent tick checks, shower as soon as possible after the outing, and call a doctor if you develop a rash or fever.*
 
If we need to cancel due to weather or other circumstances: You will immediately receive an email if the program gets cancelled. However, if you would like to confirm, check back on this post; it will say "CANCELLED" if the program is called off.
 
Do you you have accessibility questions or need help registering?
  • call Laura at 707-544-7284 or
  • email her at laura@landpaths.org
This event is possible thanks to the City of Petaluma! ​​​​​​