Dunn-Wildlake Ranch Preserve is part of the expanse of land on the east side of Napa Valley, owned by the Land Trust of Napa County. While most of the trust’s land is closed to the public, portions of Dunn-Wildlake (and another parcel, named the Duff Ranch Preserve) are open to guided hikes throughout the year for those who have completed an orientation. Trail systems across Dunn-Wildlake climb to some of the highest points in the Vaca Mountains. From the top, the view is spectacular: On a clear day, you can see all the way down to the San Francisco Bay and spot the tops of the Golden Gate Bridge spires in the distance.
Land Trust of Napa County’s permanently protected Dunn-Wildlake Ranch Preserve is comprised of 3,030 acres of land with stunning visual rocky outcrops, dense forests and important water resources. The property includes four miles of ridgeline in the Howell Mountain plateau between Calistoga and Angwin along with the headwaters of Bell Canyon Creek, the City of St. Helena’s water supply. Portions are now accessible to hiking and biking for individuals who have completed an orientation. For a complete list of the Land Trust’s hikes and orientations on this and other protected properties, visit napalandtrust.org/hikesactivities/hikes/.
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Dunn-Wildlake Ranch Preserve is part of the expanse of land on the east side of Napa Valley, owned by the Land Trust of Napa County. While most of the trust’s land is closed to the public, portions of Dunn-Wildlake (and another parcel, named the Duff Ranch Preserve) are open to guided hikes throughout the year for those who have completed an orientation. Trail systems across Dunn-Wildlake climb to some of the highest points in the Vaca Mountains. From the top, the view is spectacular: On a clear day, you can see all the way down to the San Francisco Bay and spot the tops of the Golden Gate Bridge spires in the distance.
