Valley Ford, with a population of 147, is a quiet village in the heart of Sonoma County's dairy belt. It was a focal point for art enthusiasts worldwide in the 1970s and is famous for being the site of Christo's successful art installation, Running Fence. It is a popular rest stop for cyclists to unwind on the front porch of the main store, and a fantastic place to pick up some local cheese at the renowned Valley Ford Creamery for a picnic along the way.

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January 19, 2021

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Small roadside town with a legendary creamery

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August 24, 2023

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Given the few dozen houses in the small village and nearby towns it is clear that this creamery targets a far away urban upscale market, but also remains open for the occasional urban buyer stumbling through this area

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1. Valley Ford & Middle Marsh loop — Sebastopol

50.2km

03:08

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Valley Ford – Tomales loop from Bloomfield

76.1km

04:52

930m

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3. English Hill vista – Valley Ford loop from Bloomfield

45.7km

02:56

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Valley Ford, Sonoma County, California, United States

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1. Valley Ford & Middle Marsh loop — Sebastopol

2. Valley Ford – Tomales loop from Bloomfield

3. English Hill vista – Valley Ford loop from Bloomfield

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