Leaving Alexander Valley, this ride heads south for a 20-mile stretch on the Silverado Trail, the first permanent road between Napa and Calistoga. This flat, paved road features some of the finest Syrahs, Cabernets, and Chardonnays in Napa Valley (not to mention a generous bike lane). Downtown Napa is an excellent spot for a lunchbreak, gourmet or otherwise. Surroundings become more urban as the route passes through Jameson Canyon, a trafficked road that sports a generous shoulder for bikes. Suisun is the final destination on the day. Lodging options are limited, so call ahead and consider detouring north to Fairfield if necessary. This 7-day ride tours Northern California's wine country. Call ahead to reserve lodging at each day's final destination: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7
-Mapped by Russ Stevens
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Wine Country Tour, Day 3: Calistoga to Suisun
| Dist: 46.03 mi |
Points: 782 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
Pace: 0:00 / mi |
| 0.00 mi |
Start |
Bothe Napa Valley State Park |
Then go 0.61 mi |
| 0.61 mi |
Straight |
exit park and cross Hwy 128 onto Larkmead |
Then go 1.36 mi |
| 1.97 mi |
Turn Right |
Silverado Trail |
Then go 22.73 mi |
| 24.70 mi |
Turn Right |
Trancas Street |
Then go 0.44 mi |
| 25.14 mi |
Turn Left |
Soscol Ave |
Then go 0.00 mi |
| 25.14 mi |
Turn Left |
at T to stay on Soscol |
Then go 2.44 mi |
| 27.58 mi |
Straight |
onto SR 121 |
Then go 0.61 mi |
| 28.19 mi |
Point Of Interest |
Optional Right turn here onto 121 to go to Sonoma (using the last half of the Day 4 route) |
Then go 2.74 mi |
| 30.93 mi |
Turn Left |
SR 12 / SR 29 (Napa Vallejo Hwy) |
Then go 1.52 mi |
| 32.45 mi |
Turn Left |
Jameson Canyon (Hwy 12) |
Then go 5.75 mi |
| 38.20 mi |
Straight |
Bike Path on left side of Hwy 12 (be CAREFUL - traffic does not stop) |
Then go 0.90 mi |
| 39.10 mi |
Bear Left |
Exit off the highway and look for signs to Lopes Road |
Then go 0.19 mi |
| 39.29 mi |
Turn Right |
Take Green Valley to Lopes Road |
Then go 0.46 mi |
| 39.75 mi |
Turn Left |
Cordelia Rd |
Then go 6.15 mi |
| 45.90 mi |
Turn Left |
Main Street |
Then go 0.13 mi |
| 46.03 mi |
Stop |
Downtown Suisun |
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Welcome to Napa Valley!
Location: 38.554341°, -122.525883°
Silverado Trail vineyards, which produce some of the best-tasting wines in the world
Location: 38.389437°, -122.317185°
A ripe plum tree along Silverado Trail
Location: 38.363565°, -122.294569°
Lunch stop in downtown Napa
Location: 38.281381°, -122.274828°
Jameson Canyon Rd
Location: 38.220852°, -122.239466°
The traffic can get hairy on Jameson Canyon. Though the shoulder is wide enough to make a great bike lane, exercise caution during peak traffic hours.
Jameson Canyon to Cordelia
Location: 38.211479°, -122.147026°
Bike path from Jameson Canyon into Cordelia. The trail is a bit chewed up, but at least there is no traffic. Again, use caution if riding alongside traffic.
Suisun City Marina
Location: 38.237776°, -122.038708°
Suisun is home to one of the largest brackish, tidal marsh in the Western U.S. A great spot for birding or viewing wildlife, Suisun Marsh contains two public preserves: Rush Ranch and Grizzly Island Wildlife Area.
Suisun City Marina
Location: 38.237776°, -122.038708°
Suisun is home to one of the largest brackish, tidal marsh in the Western U.S. A great spot for birding or viewing wildlife, Suisun Marsh contains two public preserves: Rush Ranch and Grizzly Island Wildlife Area.
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