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From trail riding to bike-friendly wineries , Napa is a bikers ’ paradise

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Bike Trails

From trail riding to bike-friendly wineries , Napa is a bikers ’ paradise

Enjoy the California weather paired with stunning vineyard views when you choose to explore Napa Valley by bike . Below , Chief Concierge Sharon Trieste gives her recommendations .

“ The Carneros bike path is the closest area to The Meritage Resort and Spa , with sweeping views of the vineyards and many small boutique wineries ,” Trieste says . Another option , the Silverado Trail to Calistoga path , is located on the east side of Napa Valley and is more of a straight path from south to north and back again , she adds .
“ Solano Avenue to Yountville , continuing to Silverado … [ looping ] back to Napa is a bit more urban , yet you are still surrounded by grapevines and views of [ the ] hills that make Napa Valley so special ,” Trieste says .
Bike-friendly wineries you can see along the way include Judd ’ s Hill Winery ( 2332 Silverado Trail , Napa ), Pine Ridge Vineyards ( 5901 Silverado Trail , Napa ), ZD Wines ( 8383 Silverado Trail , Napa ), Hunnicutt Wines ( 3524 Silverado Trail , St . Helena ), Dutch Henry Winery ( 4300 Silverado Trail , Calistoga ) and Lava Vine ( 965 Silverado Trail , Calistoga ).
In addition to the existing bike routes , Napa Valley is in the process of building a bike path called the Napa Valley Vine Trail . “ Many sections are already complete , and the entire trail from Vallejo to Calistoga will be completed within the next few years ,” Trieste says . “ The trail will follow Highway 29 and the existing Wine Train tracks north of Napa . South of Napa it will follow the Wine Train tracks and the Napa River .”
Visitors can download a current bike map from Visit Napa Valley or visit the Napa Valley Welcome Center at 600 Main St . in Napa to plan out their itineraries . For those in need of bicycle rentals , services or products , Trieste recommends the following local shops : Calistoga Bikeshop , St . Helena Cyclery , The Hub Bicycles , Napa River Velo or Bicycle Works .
With its temperate climate , beautiful views and amazing stops , one thing is clear : Napa Valley is the perfect place to explore by bike .
“ THE TRAIL WILL FOLLOW HIGHWAY 29 AND THE EXISTING WINE TRAIN TRACKS NORTH OF NAPA . SOUTH OF NAPA IT WILL FOLLOW THE WINE TRAIN TRACKS AND THE NAPA RIVER ”
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