Bennett Mountain

Bennett Mountain is a summit in the Sonoma Mountains that separates Bennett Valley from Sonoma Valley in California. The peak sits on the boundary between two distinct agricultural regions shaped by local geography.

The area saw intensive agricultural development in the 1800s when pioneers began establishing vineyards on its slopes. Wildfires in October 2017 caused major changes to the natural landscape of the mountain.

The mountain played a key role in early California wine production when Isaac DeTurk planted vineyards on its slopes, shaping the region's agricultural identity.

An unpaved road connects Bennett Valley directly to the summit, providing straightforward access to the peak. Visitors should expect variable weather conditions and uneven terrain along the route.

The peak serves as the eastern boundary of the Bennett Valley AVA, a designated wine region established in 2003. Few visitors realize how this mountain helped define the limits of one of California's wine areas.

Location: Sonoma County

GPS coordinates: 38.41297,-122.62387

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25