4b Section: Graton to Camp Meeker (6.5miles)
Tue, Aug 06
|Graton
The Camino de Sonoma is a HEALING path, stretching 75 miles from The Mission in Sonoma to the Mission at Metini (commonly known as Fort Ross).
Time & Location
Aug 06, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Graton, 9133 Green Valley Rd
Guests
About the event
“If you would like to go fast, you go alone; if you’d like to go far, you go with others” therefore we offer a guided experience of history, story, and reflection along the Camino de Sonoma.
The route was discovered as a conduit between cultures, and this healing path has been established to engage the story of the land and the pilgrims who walk it. Because of this, we are invited to walk purposefully while we enjoy the wonder of each step furthering an encounter with the exceptional beauty of this land.
>> START “Opening Circle”: 8:00am where the West County Trail meets Green Valley Rd (9133 Green Valley Rd
(near the intersection of Green Valley Rd and Ross Rd) >> Please ARRIVE BY 7:50am.
>>End at Occiental Camp Meeker (68 Morelli Ln) near the "Big Foot Statue". (12:30p eta depending on group pace).
>> Transportation & Parking Reminder: we prefer you arrange your own rides/carpools from the end point.
> All Trails Stage #4 Link
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/camino-de-sonoma-stage-4-sebastopol-to-occidental-a8c88a0
>> Distance & Route:
Estimated 6.5 miles and 1,200ft elevation gain, with a significant climb on Harrison Grade.
Our "Opening Cirlce" will begin in Graton before headin west on Green Valley Rd, through the Dutton Family vineyards in the Russian River Valley Appellation, a unique region known for growing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes due to the Gold Ridge Soil. We will challenge ourselves up Harrison Grade before our day concludes as we crest Morelli Lane and drop down into Camp Meeker
> Food: Day pack your own snacks and hydration, there WILL NOT be an opportunity to purchase food or water.
> Restrooms: we will have limited access to porta-potties or public restrooms so plan accordingly.
> Theme: Gratitude
>>There is a 17 pilgrim limit per day.
Remember to bring your passports. Passports and stickers will be available for those new to the Camino de Sonoma.