Name: Moore Creek 8- or 13-miles figure 8 hike, moderate
Start: 2024-11-30T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-30T14:30:00-08:00

Let's try something different. I did the route with the Sonoma County Wanderers and tried to repeat it last Spring, but due to weather conditions the hike had to be cancelled several times! I think we can enjoy this hike that is east of the Napa Valley with all the falls colors!
13 miles 2200ft After 8 miles we will be back at our cars so people have the option of a shorter hike, but I recommend the whole distance if you can.
Moore Creek Park includes 1,600 acres of rugged terrain including Oak woodlands, Douglas Fir & Madrone Forest, grasslands, and chaparral. Wildlife in the park is plentiful, including large mammals such as black bears, mountain lions, bobcat, gray fox and coyote.
Prior to its acquisition by the Napa Open Space District in 2008, the 700-acre Moore Creek Unit was a privately owned cattle ranch. The 900-acre Hennessey Unit consists of water-shed land purchased by the City of Napa when it developed Conn Dam and Lake Hennessey in the 1940’s. The lake was named after Edwin R. Hennessey, a Napa banker who helped secure local development of the reservoir when an earlier Federal flood control project stalled.
We will hike the newer trails (which have a tad more elevation than the shoreline trail) in the Hennessey section of Moore Creek Park along with some of the original trails. Some old ranch roads, some single track. Directions:
Moore Creek Park is located half-way between the cities of Napa and Calistoga, to the north and east of Lake Hennessey. To get to the park, take the Silverado Trail north from Napa, or south from points up valley to Highway 128, then travel east on Highway 128 for 3.8 miles. When you get to the eastern end of Lake Hennessey, turn left onto Chiles-Pope Valley Road, and travel north 1.5 miles. The park entrance is on your left. There is a yellow house immediately adjacent the park entrance driveway; please watch your speed and do not disturb the residents.
Meet in the parking / staging area. Please car pool if possible.
Guidelines:
As always: If you are in the lead you will end up waiting at trail junctions. If you are in the back, you will be asked to do your best to keep up with the group and at waiting points, the group may move on as soon as you are within sight. Our pace averages 2.5-3mph.
Please always check your email the night before just in case there are any necessary adjustments to the hike details. Cancellations or any adjustments will be posted by 10 pm the previous evening.
**MANDATORY!! Have a snack, that you can eat as you walk, in an easy to reach spot. We OFTEN stop for lunch well past halfway. Many times, you will need something to eat before we stop for lunch. Be prepared!**

Dogs: Only for the first loop!!!
Bring plenty of water. More than one bottle is usually a good idea.
Bring lunch for our break. Bring your smile and great attitude!
Car pool can be arranged by texting Amy at 707-584-1129. Do not private message me on meetup since it will not work on my end.

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