The Cedars Conservation Area

The extraordinary property in Sonoma County known as “The Cedars” includes 11 square miles of private and public lands around the headwaters of Austin Creek. The Cedars’ steep and rocky terrain has unique geological features, forested slopes, and seeps and springs; some portions have been compared to a moonscape.
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The logistics for this adventure are challenging. It is an hour drive from the meeting place in Duncans Mills to the trailhead, and the last four miles of the road are dirt and have seven stream crossings. We will need several 4-wheel drive and high-clearancevehicles and therefore, ask participants to sign up ahead of time and indicate whether they have a suit¬able vehicle and are willing to drive others. Priority will be given to participants with suitable vehicles. The exact meeting place details will be made available when participants are confirmed for this field trip.