So happy to finally be able to cross this hike off my bucket list. It was certainly worth the wait…read more It's not a long hike, but there is a little bit of climbing on rocks, especially towards the end I suggest wearing good shoes with traction The scenery along the way to the falls is lovely and changes throughout the hike. Meadows, fir trees, boulders, and ponds! We made it to the Falls on the last day of April. I would think that during the summer they wouldn't be flowing as greatly as they were now. Sitting below the falls was majestic. We also did the hike at the fork of the road, which eventually ends due to all the brush on the trail, and it was lovely as well with a beautiful pond

I always enjoy a hike to waterfall but it was quite disappointing that this fall was just a…read moretrickle. Though it's understandable because it is summer that the water flow is probably way better after some good rain. To get here, Google maps was help to get me to the parking lot. However, from the there i was quite confused reading others yelp or goggle reviews. Hopefully I can help those going. When driving up the hill from Napa, on the right you drive pass the Pacific Union College sign then pass by the city Angwin sign, immediately you will turn to your LEFT pass the baseball field into the gravel parking lot. From the baseball parking lot cross the street and walk along the bike path as you are walking against traffic flow. You will go back and pass the Pacific Union college sign and then you will see a bike path sign see pics. You walk on the pavement path for 6 min and then see the sign of Linda Fall preserve. See the map and the caution of the wild mushroom you should not eat. The path to the Falls is about 20 minutes in and 20 minutes out. You wil see your firstb Linda Falls sign. Then you will see a second Linda Falls sign. After the 2nd one be prepared for slippery dry dirt. You will want shoes with good grip. Soon you will be at Falls. Ther are lots of boulders to climb over to get close to the Falls. Its a small area and gets crowded. I suggest going before 11am. In my opinion age 6 and above it accurate. You will have to help kids the last 5- 10 minutes of the hike. Do not suggest infants and or in carriers. Im Glad I did this Falls hike while in Napa so I can write about and tell other people. It's a nice hike to get out with the family and friends, eat a snack or lunch at the Falls and head back. I recommend this hike just wish the beginning of the trail to get there had clear signs up.

I love camping at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park! It's conveniently located just minutes from…read moredowntown Napa, making it easy to grab dinner or pick up takeout to bring back to camp. We usually sleep in our Honda Odyssey with an air mattress, sleeping bags, and an electric blanket, and we always get a great night's rest. The campsite facilities are consistently very clean, and the staff is always warm and friendly. We make sure to bring our own firewood to cook and keep warm by the campfire at night. I frequently bring friends here from Sacramento--it's an incredible, affordable way to relax and enjoy the Napa Valley!

We just spent one night at Bothe-Napa State Park, and it was the perfect first outing with our…read morerooftop tent! we loved it so peaceful. !! The campground is small but charming, nestled between Calistoga and Saint Helena -- a true hidden gem. We've driven by this park so many times on our way to Calistoga. Finally got to check it out and experience it. It's surrounded trees and the soothing sounds of a creek , offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. Trails and even a swimming pool that's open on the weekends. The park is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and a great atmosphere. It was our first time using the rooftop tent, and this spot couldn't have been more ideal. We're already planning to come back and explore more of the park!

Stayed at the campground (campsite #43) here which was well maintained and has coin-operated…read moreshowers available. Bathrooms are single stalled (toilet, sink, mirror, trash bin) which is nice and offers more privacy. For parents, this is great for corralling the kids into one stall so as to not disturb other campers too much. There's also some other flush toilets scattered across the campground but don't have a sink - just hand sanitizer outside. The staff and volunteers at Sugarloaf Ridge are friendly and helpful. The volunteers don't mess around though- I saw them ticketing cars that were parked along a road they weren't supposed to be parking in!

Okay it aint hiking in the rockies, the front range or anywhere in Colorado...but it is still a…read morenice little hike albeit at sea level. The Bald Mountain trail is pretty exposed to sun so take sun screen, water etc. The trail down as Slipper as F@#K...just heads up...or down if you fall. Plenty of parking and nice views.

Hiked the Oat Hill Mine Road from the Silverado Trail, Calistoga on Sun 12/12/10. We hiked w/ the…read moreNapa Land Trust starting at 9am, I got up really early to do this hike. Parking - across from the pizza place La Prima (Lake St & Lincoln Ave) or next to the Trailhead. No Bathrooms - just gotta pee in the off to the side of the trail or find a bush. We did the Lower Oat Hill Mine Trail & lunch at Holms Place. Then we went off trail cross country to Point Duff & had great views of Mt St Helena w/ fog under it. Pretty cool. We didn't go to Duff cave w/ platform, but saw a cave - I didn't go up to get a close look, others did. Started 9am, finished 3:40pm with lots of breaks. We did about 11 miles round trip. Advice: Go on a clear day or when there's 10% chance of rain or less. There were a bunch of crazy mountain bikers that don't tell you they are coming up or down so be careful. Didn't see ticks Sun 12/12/10, but saw them 5/13/07.

Outdoor lovely views great gradual hike with shade sun and views…read more... I would rather hike here than write about it so go hike it. It's so worth it especially rocky outcroppings. It's 8.3 miles. Take a hike and enjoy this destination in the Napa Valley

Wow. What a fantastic hike. But damn, it is a REAL hike! I do not recommend this hike for anyone…read morewho may have a knee injury, balance problems, young children, or someone who is not in good shape. The hike starts off quite mildly as it weaves through trees and is fairly shaded with a wide open trail. Then within ten minutes the terrain changed and you are having to either climb over granite and smoothed stone of a dried up river bed, or hiking down a very steep incline and having to be very careful not to fall. Spectacular breathtaking views. Definitely give yourself an hour and a half each way with a couple stops in between. Bring water with you (I recommend at least two bottle pp), and a snack. My assumption after reading these reviews is that it would be moderately challenging, but this hike is definitely not for the faint of heart! I exercise 4-5 times a week and my boyfriend does as well and we are very young and healthy...this hike kicked our butts, but it was totally worth it to see the beautiful views along the way. Also a great hike for dogs!

Table Rock trail is located within Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. The road to get to the…read moretrailhead is directly north of Calistoga on Highway 29-about 20 minutes from the downtown. There are no facilities and parking can be hard to come by, as there are just two small lots. You're competing with other hikers who might be climbing up Mt St Helena. Mileage wise, the trail signs indicate 4.2 miles round trip. So, while the distance is short, the trail itself is moderate to challenging. There are sections both going in and out with an incline. While the inclines and declines aren't terribly steep, it's the loose rocks, downed trees and washed out trail sections that make it more challenging. I do wish I brought hiking poles to navigate the downhills and found myself tripping a few times, The scenery is quite unique with interesting rock formations along the way. The end of this trail, at Table Rock itself is spectacular, especially in winter when the valley below is green. The area did suffer from fires back in 2017 so there are a lot of burned trees and scrubby landscape. Interesting hike and worth checking out at least once. If you're up for more of a challenge, the trail continues to the Palisades trail and eventually connects down to the Oat Hill Mine trail in Calistoga. Good workout, scenic and not too crowded. Bring water and layers. It's exposed for much of the uphills and I was sweating but then cold and windy at the top. Minus 1 star for the challenging parking situation and washed out (but passable) sections.

Yesterday was my second visit here. It is a really awesome hike to the top of mount hood and the…read moreoverlook at gunsight rock is breathtaking. According to our app / tracker, we hiked about 7 miles round trip and I believe our elevation gain was around 1900ft. The parking lot at which we began was 800ft elevation, and our end point at the summit was roughly 2700ft. It is a decent challenge, but well worth it for the views at the summit of gunsight are very awesome! It took us about 2hrs and 47minutes, with about a half hour break at the summit/ gunsight overlook.

This hike is not for the faint of heart, lol. We went up to the summit and back down towards…read morePythian road. Great loop, today was a little over 7 miles. This park was badly burned when we went years ago and with the most recent closure, it is finally open (2024) but it is still a bit like a tree graveyard. Unfortunately. Challenging hike, beautiful views, I love that it can connect to Gunsight rock, which is an awesome spot to picnic and have a break. On a clear day you can see all of the bay! You can park off Pythian as mentioned or get to it by Sugar Loaf. Parking off Pythian is part of the regional parks but if you access by Sugarloaf you'll need to park via their pass or a state pass for parking.

Love it love going hikes. This is one of my favorite places me and my wife used to go every day…read moreSpring Lake most of the time.

The North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve is an amazing park with incredible…read moreviews! There's a parking fee or it's free if you have a Regional Park Pass. They have a bathroom near the parking lot that they keep clean. There are several different trails that you can take and some that connect to Jack London Park. We hiked the Bennett Valley Overlook Trail, which is a 3.7 mile out and back trail. Dogs are not allowed on this particular trail so you will have to leave your four legged friends home if you decide to hike this trail. The overlook has stunning views. There are two picnic tables if you want to pack a lunch/picnic and enjoy the views for longer. Most of the trail is not shaded so something to consider and bringing a hat may come in handy for this reason and wearing sunscreen on sunny days. Also wear hiking shoes and bring water to stay hydrated along the way. We enjoyed our hike and the views and look forward to hiking some of the other hiking trails soon!

I've hiked with Napa Land Trust a bunch of times & continue to hike with them when I can. My last…read morehike was Linda Falls on Sunday 1/9/11. It's a short moderate hike of about 3 miles roundtrip. To hike with them you need to plan ahead and make reservations. I booked my group of 4 about 3 weeks beforehand, but I've done it with only a few days notice. Meet the leader Chris, then we carpooled to a location she told us in Angwin. There wasn't much climbing, & only 2 rushing creeks that we had to cross - nobody fell in & I didn't even get my feet wet. That was nice. I was at the lower more dramatic falls to Linda Falls & was able to go down by following the pipe, then heading down. It was not too scary. The middle cascade up higher was nice, very top cascade wasn't much. Best to go to the bottom & look up. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/KjQcSZOtbG-Ev2PQaLb8TQ?select=59AxVR2wCFTnKP6ixCM0PA It's a 31 foot waterfall. Hike back was really short only about 10 minutes & we were done. Hike took 3hrs to finish from 10am-1pm. Next schedule Linda Falls hike with the Napa Land Trust is Sunday 2/13/11. Website here: http://napalandtrust.org/

From the owner: Land Trust of Napa County is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the character of…read moreNapa by permanently protecting land. In our 44-year history, we've completed 225 projects, protecting 81,000 acres of land - 15% of Napa County.

Tree Will Armstrong…read moreRedwoods is an 805-acre state park filled with majestic old-growth redwood trees that was originally set aside by 19th-century lumber baron Colonel James Armstrong in the 1870s. The Good: * Just a short twenty-minute drive from nearby downtown Guerneville. * Leashed dogs are allowed. Woof! * Camping is available (check the website for info). * Picnic tables * Port-o-potties at the Visitor Center * Visitor Center with a gift shop and free Wi-Fi. * Large parking lot at the park visitor center, as well as smaller lots located throughout the park near trailheads. * A great place to bring out-of-town visitors who are not necessarily interested in long hikes but want to see redwoods; there are several short (1-2 mile) loops that lead to some of the biggest trees in the park. * Only about nine miles of trails that range from super easy to moderate, but they will take you through some amazing areas with gigantic redwoods. The Meh: * $10 per vehicle entrance fee ($9 for seniors). * Cell signal is spotty at best throughout the park. * Currently, no equestrian trails are available. The Ugly: * Even though it is an easy drive to get here, this place is still in the middle of nowhere. Conclusion: Not the greatest park for hiking, but the trees more than make up for it.

This is the best place to visit the redwoods in my opinion. Less packed compared to redwood…read morenational park and a lot closer to San Francisco and Santa Rosa if you happen to be staying in that area. About 40 mins from Santa Rosa. We enjoyed this park. We got there early and it was like having a private tour. I suggest getting there early to avoid the crowds. It was so peaceful on our private tour. We enjoyed it. It was very nice. The waterfall was magnificent! We spent a solid two hours there and enjoyed every minute. Get there early and enjoy! Easy five star review. Also parking is free just outside the park.