Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights
3.1 mi · ▲ 552 ft · 1 hr 19 min
Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights is a 3.1-mile out-and-back in Helen Putnam Regional Park near Petaluma, CA. The route passes Pomo Viewpoint before reaching Overlook Point at the turnaround, 1.5 miles in. It climbs 552 ft. It scores 52/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights
3.1 mi · ▲ 552 ft · 1 hr 19 min
Elevation 266–554 ft
Out & Back · Helen Putnam Regional Park
Trailhead: Arroyo Trail · 38.21292, -122.66426
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:17 AM · sunset 8:18 PM
Drinking water at the trailhead
- Start on Arroyo Trail, heading NE.
- 0.3 miSharp right onto Savannah Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Pomo Viewpoint.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Ridge Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Yarrow Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Ridge Trail, heading E.
- 0.5 miReach Overlook Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miBear right onto Filaree Trail, heading W.
- 0.6 miSharp right onto Panorama Trail, heading SW.
- 0.4 miSharp right onto Arroyo Trail, heading NE.
- 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 7:36 PM for the 8:18 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Drinking water at the trailhead
More from Arroyo Trail Trailhead
- City Vista Point & Pomo Viewpoint via Panorama Trail 2 mi · ▲ 264 ft
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