The park overlooks the Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay from the east-facing slopes of 1,558 foot Mount Burdell. The name "olompali" comes from the Miwok language and may be translated as "southern village" or "southern people." Enjoy hiking and picnicing this is majestic historic park.

Olompali contains "kitchen rock," a large boulder used as a mortar in which early people ground acorns and seeds into a fine flour for food preparation. Many women would gather near such grinding rocks to prepare food and socialize.

Visitors will first encounter a picnic area surrounded by the historic Burdell mansion, gardens, and ranch facility.  Adventurous visitors will enjoy the hiking and horseback riding trails.  Dogs and bikes are prohibited on the park trails.  Hike the lower hillside of Mt. Burdell on the 2.5 mile Miwok Loop Trail.  Those venturing to the peak of Mt. Burdell will traverse approximately 9 miles round trip, depending on which portions of the loop trail are used.  The peak of Mt. Burdell is 1558'.  Remember when choosing to set out on a hike that park gate is closed proptly at 5pm.  Mt. Burdell is also accessible via county open space trails from the San Marin area of Novato.

Please refer to the above website link for details about dogs and important park rules.

The Park is open Daily, 9:00am - 5:00pm.