Hood Mountain Regional Park & Preserve
Through the generosity of the Funky Fridays summer concert series in Sonoma Valley and our donors, the Parks Foundation has funded a number of vital trail projects at Hood Mountain.
In addition to trail projects, the Parks Foundation has facilitated several grants to restore Hood Mountain’s rare, endemic pygmy forest, which was scorched and bulldozed during the Nuns Fire of October 2017. In particular, we are grateful to the Goodman Family Foundation for its ongoing support of this project.
The Parks Foundation also has provided ongoing support for “Bear Aware” projects at Hood Mountain, including bear-proof garbage and recycling containers and camp lockers. The “Bear Aware” campaign is critical to ensure that both bears and humans remain safe as we share our parks.
In addition to trail projects, the Parks Foundation has facilitated several grants to restore Hood Mountain’s rare, endemic pygmy forest, which was scorched and bulldozed during the Nuns Fire of October 2017. In particular, we are grateful to the Goodman Family Foundation for its ongoing support of this project.
The Parks Foundation also has provided ongoing support for “Bear Aware” projects at Hood Mountain, including bear-proof garbage and recycling containers and camp lockers. The “Bear Aware” campaign is critical to ensure that both bears and humans remain safe as we share our parks.
New Trail at Lawson Addition – Funds from Funky Fridays built a new trail on the latest Hood Mountain property, with the trail opening scheduled for late 2020.
SugarHood Shuttle - Funds from Funky Fridays have supported the SugarHood Shuttle, which provides transportation for hikers to enjoy through-hikes between Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and Hood Mountain Regional Park. (Photo courtesy of Sonoma Ecology Center)
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Camping - Funds from Funky Fridays will be used by Regional Parks to develop camping opportunities at Hood Mountain sites such as the new Lawson Addition.
Fire Recovery of the “Uplands” Trail – Funds from Funky Fridays supported a massive volunteer workday at the “Uplands” property of Hood Mountain near Los Guilicos. Using tools purchased by the Parks Foundation, 200 Conservation Alliance volunteers repaired the fire road and cleared dangerous debris following the 2017 Nuns Fire.
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New Legacy Fund launched to benefit Hood Mountain
After organizing "Bill and Dave Hikes" throughout Sonoma County for two decades, intrepid hikers Bill Myers and Dave Chalk retired in May 2020. They built a community of hikers who deeply appreciate our local parks, enabling them to safely explore new trails, enhance their health and create new friendships. The Parks Foundation has created a new fund in their honor that will accept donations from the public. This Legacy Fund will focus on park expansion and trail construction and maintenance at Hood Mountain and the SugarHood Complex, comprised of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and Hood Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve. MORE INFORMATION...
