Jenner Headlands Preserve | |
Iucn Category: | V |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Map: | California |
Relief: | 1 |
Coords: | 38.47°N -123.1331°W |
Location: | Sonoma County, California |
Nearest City: | Jenner, California |
Area Acre: | 5630 |
Created: | 2009 |
Elevation Min: | 100feet |
Elevation Max: | 2000feet |
Operator: | The Wildlands Conservancy |
Website: | Jenner Headlands Preserve |
Jenner Headlands Preserve is a nature preserve owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservancy. Covering 5630acres in Sonoma County, California, the preserve offers views of the Russian River and the coastline. It is part of the organization's collection of natural lands, and more preserves can be found in the list of preserves.
The preserve has hiking trails, a picnic area, and restrooms.
The preserve includes 1500acres of coastal prairie.
A set of public and private entities preserved the property.[2] [3]
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.[4]
In 2018, the preserve was opened to the public for light recreation.[5]