Helen Putnam Regional Park

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.

Elevation

0 mi266 – 554 ft3.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Arroyo Trail 38.21292, -122.66426
Nearest town Petaluma, CA

Directions

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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

  1. Start on Arroyo Trail, heading NE.
  2. 0.3 miSharp right onto Savannah Trail, heading S.
  3. 50 ftPass Pomo Viewpoint.
  4. 0.3 miTurn left onto Ridge Trail, heading E.
  5. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Yarrow Trail, heading N.
  6. 0.3 miTurn right onto Ridge Trail, heading E.
  7. 0.5 miReach Overlook Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 0.3 miBear right onto Filaree Trail, heading W.
  9. 0.6 miSharp right onto Panorama Trail, heading SW.
  10. 0.4 miSharp right onto Arroyo Trail, heading NE.
  11. 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

Sunrise 6:17 AMSunset 8:18 PM

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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Good to know

  • Drinking water at the trailhead

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