Jenner Headlands Preserve is a nature preserve owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservancy. Covering 5,630 acres (22.8 km2) 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.
Jenner Headlands Preserve | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
Location | Sonoma County, California |
Nearest city | Jenner, California |
Coordinates | 38°28′12″N 123°7′59″W |
Area | 5,630 acres (22.8 km2) |
Max. elevation | 2,000 feet (610 m) |
Min. elevation | 100 feet (30 m) |
Created | 2009 |
Operator | The Wildlands Conservancy |
Website | Jenner Headlands Preserve |
The preserve has hiking trails, a picnic area, and restrooms.
The preserve includes 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) 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]
- Russian River mouth
- Rock formation and tree
- Jenner Creek
- Tree on rock cluster
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