The International Wanderers

First time ever! 1 night backpack with boat support from Eric
Bad weather will cancel.

We are headed around Lake Sonoma. We will be going counterclockwise starting from The Ranch parking lot. We will do 13 miles and 2500 ft. the first day and then 12 miles and 2200 ft. to finish the loop and come back to our cars.

Eric Tiff has a boat and will help us carry the bulk of our items. He will meet us at the trailhead, where we can load up his boat and then by the time we get to our campsite at the far side of the Warm Springs Arm at the Sawmill Campsites or Buck Campsites he will be there. Those of you wanting to be independent are welcome to carry all of your own things. We will all be responsible for our own food for the two days. There won't be room for coolers on the boat, so plan accordingly.
It's possible that we might do a group dinner on Monday night and all chip in. I'll keep you posted.

I tried to call and get more information about booking the campsites, but I couldn't get anyone. I will stop by the visitor center when I get back from Australia to get the info.

For those of you that haven't enjoyed visiting Lake Sonoma, here is the info!! Lake Sonoma is a man-made reservoir in northern California, that was created by the construction of Warm Springs Dam on Dry Creek. Completed in 1983 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dam was built to provide water supply, flood control, and recreational opportunities for the surrounding area. Towering 319 feet high and stretching 3,000 feet across, the dam helped transform the landscape, creating a beautiful reservoir that serves as a valuable resource for the region. Lake Sonoma's location in Dry Creek Valley, a fertile region renowned for its vineyards and agricultural heritage, only adds to its charm, blending nature with the area's deep-rooted wine culture.
Before the valley was flooded to form Lake Sonoma, the region was a patchwork of farms, ranches, and vineyards. Dry Creek Valley remains famous for its world-class Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, and though the reservoir altered part of the landscape, it also added new dimensions to the area's appeal. Today, Lake Sonoma serves as an important water resource and a habitat for wildlife, including steelhead and coho salmon, supported by the fish hatchery built nearby.
Hiking the Warm Springs arm of Lake Sonoma offers a special way to experience the area’s natural beauty. This arm of the lake extends into the scenic, forested hills and provides hikers with a variety of trails that wind through oak woodlands, manzanita groves, and chaparral-covered ridges. The trails often offer stunning views of the lake’s deep blue waters below, framed by rugged hillsides. Hikers can also spot local wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys, and a variety of birds as they trek through the quiet, shaded paths. The terrain can be steep in places, but the rewards are plentiful, with overlooks providing panoramic views of both the lake and the surrounding Dry Creek Valley. This section of Lake Sonoma is perfect for those seeking a mix of challenge and tranquility in a setting that showcases the natural beauty of Sonoma County. It will take us two days to do the entire hike!