View of Lake Hennessey – View of Bald Mountain loop from Calistoga

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View of Lake Hennessey – View of Bald Mountain loop from Calistoga

Hard

3.2

(11)

riders

View of Lake Hennessey – View of Bald Mountain loop from Calistoga

06:24

72.7km

1,460m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 35.9 km for 447 m

After 61.8 km for 325 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25.5 km

View of Lake Hennessey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake Hennessey is a reservoir located in the Vaca Mountains, in the Napa County Regional Park. During a walk It's very pleasant to take a break and relax by the lake.

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34.9 km

Dry Foot Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As I'm sure you have guessed, this trail travels higher on the hillside to avoid Moore Creek, meaning you avoid some water crossings and as such have dry feet.

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43.6 km

Las Posadas State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Las Posadas State Forest is a popular spot for hikers and mountain bikers. There is a range of different trails to choose from, so there is something for everybody. The …

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46.6 km

The Saddle

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In this beautiful section of the park, Gravel Road passes through The Saddle and is the primary junction for most trails in the Mill Valley region of the forest. The …

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54.3 km

Lake Orville

Lake

57.5 km

Dunn-Wildlake Preserve

Highlight • Natural

The Dunn-Wildlake Preserve is a stunning 3,30-acre preserve that is only open to those who have completed and orientation through the Napa Land Trust. More information is available here: napalandtrust.org/explore-the-land/land-trust-public-access

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66.1 km

Trailhead for the Palisades Trail

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This is the trailhead for where the Oat Mill Mine Trail meets the Palisades Trail, which will take you to the top of Table Rock. It is also a great …

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67.4 km

View of Bald Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this split in the trail, you are treated with a great view back onto Bald Mountain. From here, you have the option to turn on the path that leads …

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67.6 km