Close, but not quite on the Napa River
By Austin Explorer on 3/19/2017
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Distance: 2.54 Miles Duration: 1 hour
Hiked this trail after finishing up a hike at Trancas Crossing Park just north of here. Starting out from the north the trail is hemmed in by fences on both sides of the trail, one to keep walkers away from the river and the other from the private property uphill. It's not the most picturesque start to the walk, but things will improve later.
At point we stopped to pet an old, tired dog that plopped in the middle of the path to rest, much to the chagrin of her owners. With the energy absorbed by our attention she was soon back on her feet and making progress on doubling back to where they started.
The trail parallels the Napa River, but never really gets close to it. When the fencing disappears either dense vegetation or steep inclines make approaching the river difficult, if not impossible. In some cases safety fencing and signs have been erected to keep people away from the steep and highly eroded bank. A couple of folks ignored all of this and hopped the fence to go fishing below.
The trail came to an abrupt end at Lincoln Ave. and we doubled back to our starting point.