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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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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Valley Ford & Middle Marsh loop

50.2km

03:08

430m

Cycle the moderate 31.2-mile Valley Ford & Middle Marsh loop near Sebastopol, featuring rolling hills, scenic meadows, and charming Valley F

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Point Reyes Station – Tomales loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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English Hill vista – Tomales loop from Petaluma Downtown

107km

06:53

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

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Valley Ford

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Valley Ford & Middle Marsh loop

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Point Reyes Station – Tomales loop from Bodega Marine Reserve

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English Hill vista – Tomales loop from Petaluma Downtown

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