My friend and I were staying in Yountville. The trailhead was about an 1/2 drive. If you're looking for a short loop hike, 2.4 miles, this is it. It's a beautiful hike filled with dense forest and streams. It's a fairly easy hike, well kept, with stairs at most of the steep paths, very narrow at spots and a lot of poison oak/Ivy off the sides of the path. Located on the Bartholomew Winery, a private park with hours from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM when the main gate gets locked (big sign). There is plenty of free parking. My friend and I walked the trail around 1:30 PM. on a Wednesday. We only saw one other hiker the whole time, so nice, so peaceful, we had the whole forest to ourselves. LOL there was a warning sign for Mountain Lions, we did not see or hear anything, only the birds and the stream. I would definitely recommend this trail and I would come back to walk it again. read more

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another glorious day hiking here! each season offers unique beauty & today was no exception. due to limited time today we opted for the shorter loop- a nice amount of climbing included. read more

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Pretty cool hike with a decent amount of shade, but there are numerous portions that are quite exposed. Rated as a moderate hike, I found it more on the easy-moderate when starting at the North gate, closer to the Site of Haraszthy Villa. You should park behind the villa if you want to start here. Some parts of the trail are pretty narrow, but easy to move over when needing pass if you have a dog. Wonderful to do during the winter as the weather is perfect! The trail does have quite a few ticks, so be sure to wear log pants, tucked in socks if possible! We didn't find any ticks on us, but found quite a few that tried to hitch hike on our furry dog. Luckily she has thick long fur that's on the lighter side, so we could easily see them and get them off before they could figure out how to get through her undercoat. Also I'm not super experienced with detecting poison ivy or oak, but there were some foliage that resembled poison ivy or poison oak (group of 3 leaves) so keep an eye out for your pets. read more

This is such a wonderful place to picnic and take a short hike. It would be a nice venue for weddings or special events. $40 to taste at the winery. read more

This park is absolutely stunning. If you want to get away and do a hike, this is the spot. The only warning I give which was a bummer is they open at 10 AM on the spot. Don't go in any earlier as they will kick you out even if you want to just sit in your car enjoying your gaze at the view from the inside of your car. I was with some plein air painters and they asked to enter because of the lighting; still no - dang tight on the rules and the painters were nice plus they bought wine later (so boo there). Good to know that the restrooms are clean - there's one by the Villa then at the South Gate Trail another 2. Their website had 3 good pdf's you can look at to get a better idea of the area. It was good advice too on the hike as I am outta shape so I did the North Trail to Angel's Flight which landed me at the South Trail. The other is the You-Walk Miwok trail which had the bonus of another Climber's Delight. But if you can do it, I bet it's spectacular. I came across a hiker who said she does it 3 times a week as I was sitting catching my breath back. Her best advice was "it's not a competition". So true as take your time as then you'll hear something whirring near by and it'll be a humming bird or remember to look up as the birds are gliding up high. Lizards all over saying hi, butterflies and dragonflies. Also the wild flowers were in bloom. I wanted to try the winery but they weren't very welcoming. Maybe you all will have better luck. I was the only one in there. I asked if he had port which he said no. But he never gave me a sales sheet so I'd have to guess what he had. Then a usual customer came in who he gave all his attention. So I bailed as I would have bought the Roussanne/Marsanne-oh well. I really enjoyed the time to sit on a picnic table as they were shaded, clean, separated so you had your privacy from others. Even nice garbage cans and recycling. The other visitors were nice and chill. It was a fun adventure and if you want wine, I'd turn over toward Buena Vista Winery visit with "The Count" and check out the caves! My pics are North Gate Trail, Angel's Flight then ended South Gate Trail (you'll walk by Buena Vista Winery so you can get a peek). read more

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Just a beautiful place in Sonoma with a breathtaking view of the Sonoma Valley. This is a private home which is where I work . read more

Bartholomew Park - Top of Lovall Valley Road - Hiking Near Me - Sonoma, California

We rented bicycles and cycled along the bike trail through vineyards to Bartholomew park. The park had just recently reopened after repairing damage from the 2017 wildfires. The park has 375 acres of vineyards, hiking trails, and forest. The park is also home to Count Agoston Haraszthy's original residence and vineyard. The residence is a replica of the original villa that stood here. You can tour the villa on weekends during select hours. The park grounds are stunning to explore and enjoy. There is a three-mile trail that takes you past a duck pond and windmill, weaves through the forest, vineyards, and opens up to a view of the San Fran Bay. The park is maintained by a private foundation. Bartholomew Estate Winery is also located on the property and has a long-term lease on the 21 acres of organically grown vineyards and winery site. The winery building and tasting room were once a hospital. At the time of our visit they had three wines to taste. They were all well structured. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Be sure to walk towards the back of hte building to enjoy their art exhibit on display. They also have a stunning outdoor tasting area located beneath beautiful oak trees. read more

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The park is great with no fee to walk around the beautiful grounds esp. for locals. But some people just don't follow the rules of the park leaving their dogs with no leash on and running around frightening the children and folks visiting the park. And the dog's face is covered in mud and dirt dripping with saliva!! Oh they don't even apologize to you for their dogs behavior or control them. Its up-to to oneself to fend themselves. With no one to monitor the areas this is becoming a daily issue. How hard is to follow the 'dogs on leash only' rule. Wish the park authorities take notice and make them face consequences. PS: Once they leave the park, they promptly leash the dogs since they don't want them go hit the traffic and get hurt, buts its ok to make them pounce on unsuspecting people. read more

Nice place for a "quick" (2-3 hours) hike. Went when the park opened (10 am) on a Sunday. Some steep areas but nothing too bad. Will defiantly do again. read more

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It's our 40th anniversary and we wanted to do a little COVID safe getaway. We are staying at the BW Sonoma (have stayed here many times and love it). This park and the estate winery is very close to downtown Sonoma. We did the approximately 3-mile loop walk thru vineyards and redwoods, took us about 90 minutes. Then we bought a bottle of delicious Sauvignon blanc and enjoyed a picnic on the lawn under a tree overlooking the vineyards. It makes for a perfect day and was very COVID safe! read more

Bartholomew Park - Trail is pretty well maintained with stairs in plces. - Hiking Near Me - Sonoma, California

This is a wonderfully maintained, private park in Sonoma. We spent about 1 1/2 hours hiking here. There are some mild and moderate climbs, but overall, very doable. The signs are well marked and maps are placed strategically placed throughout the park. There are couple good viewpoints as well as a little lake. I highly recommend this park...and I'm a lazy hiker! read more

Beautiful park with beautiful trails. There are maps all throughout the trail, making it nearly impossible to get lost. The park itself and parking are free! Although there are a limited amount of parking spots, I saw many people park down the road and take a stroll through the vineyard to get to the park. The entire place is clean and picturesque - lots of families able to keep their distance while picnicking. The trails can be narrow and complex at some points so they suggest proper hiking shoes! read more

Bartholomew Park - Trail map - Hiking Near Me - Sonoma, California

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A lovely, free park open for you to stroll and enjoy! Parking is free. No wine tasting needed to enjoy the grounds. We went for a short stroll as it was HOT. There are bathrooms and drinking fountains. There a pergola that has the history of the place. Dogs are welcome. It's a really nice place to get done exercise on the 2.4 mile loop, and then you can drink after! read more

I love this park! You can bring your dog (remember your leash), and walk the extensive, beautiful grounds. It's historic, and there's a winery on the property. One of my favorite places in Sonoma. read more

We picked this place because they allow dogs on the trail. First, we enjoyed a picnic of local food (bread from Basque Bakery and cheese from Vella and berries from Watmaugh) and went for a hike. Loved hiking with our dog up and down the trail through several habitats including a small section of redwoods. read more

Perfect for picnics. Beautiful grounds with expansive land for lots of people to spread out and still not be close to each other. We didn't have wine tasting reservations but are looking forward to going back when we do read more

We had come by the winery for an event a few weeks ago and learned about the adjacent hiking trails so today we decided to check them out. It is really such a lovely area and quite fun to set off through a vineyard to begin the trail hike. I will say that as a recent transplant from Florida (aka flatlander) this was a hike that got my heart rate pumping a few times and there were a few stream crossings that required a bit of dexterity and sure footedness. I would be curious to see what those areas are like in the rainy season. I imagine it might be challenging. Overall we quite enjoyed ourselves and plan to go back and tackle the areas we missed today. This will be a go to place to bring guests who want a bit of a hiking adventure and a wine country experience all at once. You don't feel as guilty about your wine tasting after hiking a few miles. read more

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The trails reopened on April 27, 2019 and continue to be dog friendly. A new winery has opened there too. It is a terrific spot to bike or walk to from downtown. It's a hidden gem on the east side. read more

Our favorite place in Sonoma area. Nice winery on property. We go to Vella and pick up some cheese and hit the bakery on the square, and then go to the park. Beautiful views of wine country, plenty of picnic tables to enjoy it from. read more

The private foundation owned park is free and open 7 days except holidays. There are free picnic areas, hillside and shaded and in the flat areas of the park. The Bartholomew Park winery and museum rent land from the park foundation. There are several miles of hilly hiking trails, with stream crossings and a hidden lake, and on a clear day you can see past Mt Tam and the Golden Gate Bridge towers. The park is dog friendly as long as they are on leash. read more

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Beautiful setting and fun wine-tasting. Liked the Rose best!

Beautiful. One of my go to spots to relax with my dog. We both enjoy the hikes and the views. He doesn't partake in the wine tasting portion of our trips....but doesn't mind hanging out with me while I do! read more