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This ride travels through the picturesque Napa Valley before heading east through Sage Canyon along Lake Hennessey for a counter clock-wise loop on Lower Chiles Valley and Chiles Pope Valley to Pope Valley. The route continues up Howell Mountain on Ink Grade Rd followed by a bumpy descent on Howell Mountain Rd to Silverado Trail. The return south includes a scenic run along Silverado Trail back to Yountville.
Begin this ride from Yountville Park on Lincoln Ave at the north end of Yountville and exit the park onto Monroe St.
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Turn left on Yount St to Yount Mill Rd; this quiet back road winds through the valley vineyards and cattle ranch around the Yountville Hills.
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Head north on Hwy 29 along the gorgeous estate wineries and vineyards around Napa Valley.
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CA-128 E/Rutherford Rd cuts across the valley floor to Silverado Trail.
Turn right on Silverado Trail followed by an immediate left to stay on CA-128 E/Sage Canyon Rd. The rolling terrain goes along the edge of Lake Hennessey to the boat launch parking lot.
Continue on Sage Canyon Rd/CA-128 E to Chiles Pope Valley Rd junction.
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Turn right and head east on Sage Canyon Rd/CA-128; the rolling terrain for the first 2.4 miles goes along Sage Creek to the gates at Kuleto Estate Winery.
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Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
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Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
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Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
The road climbs out of the canyon with gradient ranges of 5-8% for one mile.
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Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
The road levels out and continues past the Nichelini Family Winery towards Lower Chiles Valley Rd.
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Hwy 128/Sage Canyon Rd
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Turn left on Lower Chiles Valley Rd, this quiet back road runs 3.3 miles on a single lane road with minimal to no traffic.
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The road takes you northward through the gorgeous valley vineyards nestled at the foothills of the Vaca Mountains.
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The rolling terrain leads to a high point followed by a downhill to the junction at Chiles Pope Valley Rd.
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Chiles Pope Valley Rd continues up north through the valley for the next 2.4 miles to a high point at Dalraddy Vineyards.
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The road continues through the upper valley vineyards and open meadows along Maxwell Creek.
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Chiles Pope Valley Rd climbs up under the shaded woodland before dropping down through the expansive valley vineyards.
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The road continues northwest into Pope Valley.
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Pope Valley Rd takes you along Pope Valley through the scenic vineyards and wineries.
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Ink Grade Rd is a fabulous less traveled back road that climbs up towards Howell Mountain on a single lane with literally no traffic. The road starts off with a half mile climb with an average grade of 6.3%; it winds up along the hillside with gorgeous mountain and woodlands vistas.
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Ink Grade Rd wiggles up along the ridge for the next 1.1 rolling miles through the woodlands to the narrow switchback over Burton Creek.
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The road slightly kicks up again and continues to steadily climb for the next 2.5 miles with an average grade of 5.9%. It winds up long the open hillside vineyards and under the woodlands to the hillside orchard.
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The leafy woodlands give way to towering mixed conifers as you continue up the narrow road between the guardrail and mossy rock walls.
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Ink Grade Rd levels out as you exit the woods out to a small clearing towards White Cottage Rd.
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White Cottage Rd continues up Howell Mountain with a short 3/10th of a mile pitch before descending
Angwin‘s residential neighborhoods out to the estate vineyards.
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Turn left on Sunset Dr, this road cuts through a beautiful wooded residential neighborhood to Howell Mountain Rd.
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Descend Howell Mountain Rd to Four Corners and turn left at Four Corners to stay on Howell Mountain Rd. The bumpy twisty descent drops you down to the junction at Conn Valley Rd.
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Turn right to stay on Howell Mountain Rd, the smooth downhill leads out to Silverado Trail.
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The flat miles on
Silverado Trail south takes you along the spectacular vineyards and wineries around Napa Valley!
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Enjoy the magnificent views!
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Yountville Cross Rd takes you across the valley into
Yountville.
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This is a wonderful ride along the quiet country back roads through the picturesque Napa Valley out to Lake Hennessey and Pope Valley. You’ll enjoy the beautiful lake views, gorgeous valley vineyards, and the quiet canyon climbs up to Chiles Mountain and Howell Mountain!
Garmin Stats:
53.6 Miles with 3094′ of elevation gain
Max elevation: 1793′
Max grade: 11%
Terrain: A few low hills with a steep climb
Weather: Sunny and warm. Temps ranged from the low 50’s to the high 70’s with NW > SW winds.
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