This hidden gem just happens to be so close to home! The views and scenery are breathtaking. So far I have explored the Moore Creek Trail and the Valentine Vista Trail. The Moore Creek Trail starts a mile up the driveway(through the gate at the far end of the parking lot). It is 1.8 miles to the«Pools.» The trail follows the creek. There are 3 or 4 crossings where you have to balance on a board to get across. Make sure you take the tiny detour and check out the viewing area towards the end. I forgot its name, but there is a bench where you can sit and soak in the beauty. The last few forks are not well marked, just keep heading down. I underestimated this trail, but the«pool» was a beautiful place to rest. Pictures do not even do it justice, you must see it with your own eyes! There were quite a few steep inclines in this trail. The elevation changed often. So if you are as out of shape as I am, you may need to take a few breathers! The Valentine Vista Trail was perfect for a run because it’s a 3.1 mile loop. I prefer to run loops. Apparently I went backwards, however, because the mile markers were facing the opposite direction. I began at the fork a mile up the driveway where the Moore Creek Trail also begins. The views were amazing. I could see Lake Hennessey from many spots. The trail was narrow and not well marked in some spots, but it was easy to follow. The loop ended at the top of the parking lot. The inclines didn’t seem as difficult as the Moore Creek Trail and it was more of a consistent uphill, then downhill. There is an information board, handicapped porta-potty, bike pump, and trail map in the parking lot. Any time I’ve gone there have been other friendly people enjoying the trails as well. I absolutely LOVE this park! I can’t wait to explore it more!
Ana M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Corte Madera, CA
Went today and this was a pretty nice hike. It was about 30 mins from Napa and the trail is about 1.5 hours to the end. I think maybe almost 3 miles. If you make it to the watering hole(we didn’t), I think it’s about 3.5 hours. The trail is next to the creek and we saw lots of cows, so watch out for cow poop. There is lots of it. It wasn’t a very hard hike, but it was nice. It’s just a pretty hike that I don’t think alot of people know about. It’s worth checking out. Here is a link to the trail map–
Kaori M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Mountain View, CA
This park opened today!(As of 6÷30÷2013). We volunteers finished up constructing trails and finally opened. This park in in dry wine county, but luckily this park has creek. You can enjoy diffrend kinds of scenery.
