Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotIslands in the Sky Trailhead
Monte Rio
Climb 3,000 feet through grasslands, oaks, and redwoods to reach Pole Mountain—the highest peak on the Sonoma Coast, where 360-degree views stretch from sea to sky.
Strenuous coastal hike
360-degree summit views
Redwood and grassland terrain
Annual tradition hike
Tips
📅"editors hike it once a year, often on New Year's Day" (Sonoma Magazine)
🪑look for Adirondack chairs at the viewpoint
🌡️hike on cooler days—exposed grasslands get hot
Islands in the Sky Trailhead
Monte Rio
Mountain SpotMountain SpotClimb 3,000 feet through grasslands, oaks, and redwoods to reach Pole Mountain—the highest peak on the Sonoma Coast, where 360-degree views stretch from sea to sky.
Strenuous coastal hike
360-degree summit views
Redwood and grassland terrain
Annual tradition hike
Tips
📅"editors hike it once a year, often on New Year's Day" (Sonoma Magazine)
🪑look for Adirondack chairs at the viewpoint
🌡️hike on cooler days—exposed grasslands get hot