Jenner Headlands Preserve
Managed by The Wildlands Conservancy
688 acres1.9 mi of trail
Raptor Ridge TrailWildflower Loop Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Jenner
More than half of Jenner’s land is conserved: 73%
73% of Jenner’s land is conserved, about 975 acres. The biggest trail networks: Jenner Headlands Preserve (1.9 mi), Sonoma Coast State Park (1.1 mi). 279 acres are parks and preserves, 15,487 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
73%
975 acres · of 2.1 sq mi of land
Trails
3.4 mi
1.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
279 ac
15,487 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
86%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
121 ft
Goat Rock
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Jenner Headlands Preserve, with 1.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Sonoma Coast State Park
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
281 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
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Russian River State Marine Receational Management Area
Nature preserve
217 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Managed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
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Who protects it
975 conserved acres
73% of Jenner’s land. Water is left out: Jenner has 2.1 square miles of land and 0.3 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Jenner’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Regional agency695 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits689 ac
State parks280 ac
Private Other or Unknown · 689 acUnknown Easement · 688 acState Park · 280 acConservation Easement · 6 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 6 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenner Headlands Preserve Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 689 | Open |
| Sonoma Coast State Park State Park | State parks | 280 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Jenner
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Jenner
Goat Rock BeachIn Sonoma Coast State Park
DirectionsBoat launches in Jenner
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Jenner
Hawk HillIn Jenner Headlands Preserve
DirectionsPeaks in Jenner
Goat Rock121 ft elevation · In Sonoma Coast State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.7 mi
Raptor Ridge Trail1.2 mi
Wildflower Loop Trail0.5 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Jenner: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 61 | 56 |
| Rain (in) | 11.1 | 11.0 | 7.9 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 6.4 | 12.2 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and August the warmest (highs of 70 °F). 12.2 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Jenner →
Questions about parks and trails in Jenner
Where can I hike in Jenner?
The longest trail networks: Jenner Headlands Preserve, 1.9 miles; Sonoma Coast State Park, 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Jenner’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Jenner Headlands Preserve (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Jenner?
16,283 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jenner or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 279 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jenner neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →