Imagine a 47-mile ribbon of smooth, scenic trail stretching from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to the Calistoga Depot—a paradise for cyclists, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. This vision is rapidly becoming a reality thanks to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to linking the Valley in more ways than one.

The coalition isn’t just building a trail; it’s crafting an experience. Designed as a level, paved, family-and-petfriendly Class I trail, the Vine Trail aims to physically, artistically and culturally unite Napa Valley. Today, 33 miles of this ambitious project is already open.

The popular Napa-to-Yountville stretch has been open since 2016, providing a scenic route from Kennedy Park through the Downtown Napa farmers’ market to the heart of Yountville, where patrons can grab a famous pastry at Bouchon.

In August 2024, the St. Helena-to-Calistoga section connected Pratt Avenue, just past downtown St. Helena near Beringer, to the historic and recently renovated Calistoga Depot, now filled with multiple eateries, a distillery and live music venues.

The crucial Vallejo-to-American Canyon link was completed this past March, extending the trail from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal (a gateway to San Francisco) to Newell Drive, near the 642-acre park set among the hills behind American Canyon.

Just 14 miles remain to complete the full connection. The final phase, currently in the design stage, includes an 11-mile stretch from Yountville to St. Helena and a 3-mile segment in Vista Carneros, seamlessly connecting all of Napa Valley from Vallejo to Calistoga. With a completion target set for 2028, the Vine Trail is on track to become a fully realized 47-mile corridor linking the Napa Valley like never before.