Mid-winter at Lafferty Ranch
01/24/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Description
January mornings at Petaluma's Lafferty Ranch on Sonoma Mountain feature cool air and green hillsides. Join long-time public lands advocate Larry Modell to explore this special place. This 270-acre property is the only publicly-owned land on the west side of Sonoma Mountain. Under contract with the City of Petaluma, Landpaths has been leading hikes on the land to introduce groups to its history and natural features since the summer of 2022. The hiking terrain ranges from broad, gentle meadows to steep challenging hillsides with a narrow path, about 2.2 miles and 500’ elevation gain total.
Details:
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Space is limited so register as soon as you can.
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The hike will be led by volunteer Lafferty Docents.
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You will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival.
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No restrooms available. This is a rustic property. Please plan accordingly.
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You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. If you do not receive an email then you are not registered for the outing.
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Upon registration you will receive an email with the exact location, driving directions, and parking information.
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3 days before the outing you will receive a reminder email.
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Please note that there are no dogs or smoking/vaping allowed at Lafferty Ranch.
What to bring:
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Your water bottle, bring enough water for you and your family.
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We recommend wearing LONG pants (against ticks) and comfortable sturdy hiking shoes that can get dirty.
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Warm layers, sun protection and whatever else you will need to be comfortable being outside in the elements.
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 need help registering?
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call Laura at 707-544-7284 or
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email her at laura@landpaths.org
This event is possible thanks to the City of Petaluma!
