Skyline Wilderness Park, Napa CA

• 3-star hike
• 7 mile loop
• Moderate | Gain 1,880 feet
• Napa, CA | San Francisco Region
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The image shows a scenic hiking trail surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The trail is narrow and winds through a grassy area. In the foreground, there is a sign that reads 'TO SKYLINE TRAIL' with an arrow pointing upwards, indicating the direction of the trail.

The image shows a scenic hiking trail surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The trail is narrow and winds through a grassy area. In the foreground, there is a sign that reads 'TO SKYLINE TRAIL' with an arrow pointing upwards, indicating the direction of the trail.

As the winemakers know, Napa Valley is a great place to be all year round, hence it's always possible to find great hiking conditions here on virtually any month of the year.

The Sugarloaf Mountain trail in Skyline Wilderness Park is definitely one of those Napa hikes worthy of your attention. The trail leads you through grasslands and chaparral, winding uphill through oak forest and ultimately providing great views from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Reaching the summit involves a challenging, but short, section of steep trail which takes careful negotiation, but that just makes reaching the summit more rewarding.

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⬤ 3★ Sugarloaf Mt Loop 7.1 mi out & back, moderate, gain 1,880 ft
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We'd recommend avoiding hiking this park on the hottest days, because the weather can be brutal and shade along the is limited. The trailhead is accessible from inside the RV park at the end of Imola Avenue. A day-use fee is charged per vehicle, at which time you pick up a copy of the park map. Adequate parking is always available.

The image shows a panoramic view of a lush, green landscape with rolling hills and scattered trees. The foreground features a grassy meadow with a few tall grasses, while the background reveals a vast expanse of fields, trees, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.

The image shows a panoramic view of a lush, green landscape with rolling hills and scattered trees. The foreground features a grassy meadow with a few tall grasses, while the background reveals a vast expanse of fields, trees, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.

Tangents:
• Official: Skyline Park
• AllTrails Public: Skyline Wilderness Park
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