Napa Valley Vine Trail — Calistoga–St. Helena return
California · Greenway
From the public Lincoln Avenue endpoint follow the signed completed Vine Trail south toward St. Helena. Stay on the Class I path through the Bothe-Napa and Bale Grist Mill corridor, returning at the signed Pratt Avenue end, approximately 8.2 miles out, or earlier. Obey road crossings and stay off natural park trails. Do not continue through the separate unbuilt St. Helena–Yountville gap.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Calistoga / St. Helena · California
- Ride length
- About 16.4 miles return, or a shorter turn
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved Class I protected shared-use path; ordinary road links and natural park trails excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Longer valley outing with local hills, bridges and ramps through the Bothe/Bale corridor. Allow extra effort and shorten the return if needed; no measured maximum grade.
- Starting location
- Napa Valley Vine Trail public Lincoln Avenue endpoint, Calistoga, CA
Authority’s completed 8.2-mile one-way section doubled to about 16.4 miles return. Other Vine Trail sections, natural park spurs and parking walks are not added.
Mapped reference on the named bicycle route, not parking. Use the written public endpoint; no verified dedicated parking.
Napa Valley Vine Trail — Calistoga–St. Helena return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Napa Valley Vine Trail public Lincoln Avenue endpoint, Calistoga, CA.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 16.4 miles return, or a shorter turn. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the public Lincoln Avenue endpoint follow the signed completed Vine Trail south toward St. Helena. Stay on the Class I path through the Bothe-Napa and Bale Grist Mill corridor, returning at the signed Pratt Avenue end, approximately 8.2 miles out, or earlier. Obey road crossings and stay off natural park trails. Do not continue through the separate unbuilt St. Helena–Yountville gap.
Authority’s completed 8.2-mile one-way section doubled to about 16.4 miles return. Other Vine Trail sections, natural park spurs and parking walks are not added.
Surface and effort
Paved Class I protected shared-use path; ordinary road links and natural park trails excluded. Longer valley outing with local hills, bridges and ramps through the Bothe/Bale corridor. Allow extra effort and shorten the return if needed; no measured maximum grade.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Transportation authority documents actual public opening in August 2024 of the 8.2-mile protected path between Lincoln Avenue and Pratt Avenue. Its larger 47-mile valley route remains a developing network. This is the completed upper-valley section, separate from the Napa–Yountville guide and mileage. Check current operator work, park and weather controls before a long outing. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.