0.7 mi
Distance
62 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve is a loop trail in Sonoma County, California. It is 0.7 miles long and gains 62 feet. The nearest town is El Verano, California, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
Access only via free guided wildflower walks led by the Sonoma Ecology Center; advance registration required (opens ~10 days before each walk).
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 81 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 93 ft |
| End | 0.7 mi | 81 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Open to the public only via Sonoma Ecology Center guided walks with required registration.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- El Verano, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Sonoma County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Maxwell, Back Meadow, Three Meadow and Bay Tree Trail
Holstein Hill Trail
Valley of the Moon Trail
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Spotted Fawn, Rattlesnake Cutoff and Sonoma Overlook Trail
Toyon Trail
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