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Hike at Moore Creek Park

Cost

Free

St. Helena, California, United States

Anytime


Workout Description


Popular Trails at Moore Creek Park:

Valentine Vista Trail & Moore Creek Trail Loop

Length: 4.3 mi loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Features: Hiking, Running, Mountain-Biking, Equestrian, Kid-Friendly
Attractions: Forest, River / Creek, Views, Wildflowers, Wildlife

The 3 mile long Valentine Vista Trail takes hikers 700 feet up the hillside and offers breathtaking views of the valley, Lake Hennessey, and beyond. Descend down on 1.2 miles of the southern half of Moore Creek Trail for a loop hike.

Moore Creek Trail

Length: 6.2 mi out & back
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Hiking, Running, Equestrian, Mountain-Biking, Kid-Friendly
Attractions: Forest, River / Creek, Wildflowers, Wildlife

This is not a steep trail, with 400 feet of elevation, so it offers opportunities to slow down and enjoy the creek, trailside flora and fauna, and views up the steep slopes to the sky on either side of the narrow canyon. Follow along Moore Creek for much of the hike, with several creek crossings.

Lake Hennessey Loop

Length: 5.5 mi loop
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Features: Hiking, Running, Kid-Friendly, Pet-Friendly
Attractions: Lake, Birding, Wildlife, Wildflowers, No Shade

The Lake Hennessey Shoreline Trail is a flat walk following the contours of lake with fantastic views of the shoreline, lake, and wildlife. Beware of possible rattlesnakes and ticks on this trail. For a loop hike, take the 2 mile long Alta Hennessey Trail up a 500 foot elevation climb on rugged hills. This is a mountain biking and equestrian friendly trail of moderate difficulty.


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Workout Category

HikeWalk

Exercise Type

  • Independent Exercise

Reservation Required

  • No

Location Type

Outdoor

Location Features (*some features may incur costs*)

  • Great View
  • Bathroom Facilities Available
  • Parking Available
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Child-Friendly
  • Picnics Allowed
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