4.9 miles one-way (plus minimum 4-mile return trip)
From: Staging Area at Moore Creek Park
To: End of Moore Creek Trail in St. Helena
The Ridge Trail in remote Moore Creek Park climbs high onto the exposed east slopes of the Moore Creek canyon, offering sweeping views, then descends and heads up the shaded scenic creek corridor to a series of creek pools. The exposed Vista Valentine Trail is hot in summer so hike early in the day or in cooler weather.
Elevation Gain/Loss 880 feet/450 feet one-way
This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.
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