{"id":68727,"date":"2025-07-18T05:45:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=68727"},"modified":"2025-12-09T08:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:03:07","slug":"silverado-trail-wineries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/silverado-trail-wineries\/","title":{"rendered":"Silverado Trail Napa Valley: Wineries, Bike Routes & Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If ever there were a dream drive for wine lovers, the Silverado Trail would be it. A shady country road, lined with oak trees and rolling vineyards, what\u2019s not to love about this avenue of oenophilia? Originally a wagon trail followed to bypass flooding in 1852, this thoroughfare later became a mining route and was the first permanent road from Napa to Calistoga.\r\n\r\nThe name \u201cSilverado Trail\u201d came from the area’s brief silver rush, although it wasn\u2019t dubbed this until 1921. Running parallel to CA-29, the Silverado Trail is a quieter, less traffic-choked alternative and a whole lot more scenic, too. Tucked on the eastern edge of Napa, most visitors use this road to hop between some of the region’s best wineries, of which there are 40 that call the trail home. Whether you\u2019re just passing through and looking for a picturesque view or you\u2019re eager to bounce between vineyards by car or bike, consider this your ultimate guide to the best of the Silverado Trail.\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”68789″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”text-width” link=”https:\/\/www.stagsleapwinecellars.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]\r\n

How long is the Silverado Trail?<\/h3>\r\nThe Silverado Trail spans 29 miles between Downtown Napa and Calistoga. It runs parallel to Highway 29, one of the area\u2019s major highways in Eastern Napa.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n

Where does the Silverado Trail start and end?<\/h3>\r\nBeginning in the heart of Downtown Napa, at the intersection of SR 121 and Soscol Road, the Silverado Trail winds its way through St. Helena, Rutherford, and the Stags Leap AVA before ending at its terminus in Calistoga, at the intersection of SR 29 and the Oat Hill Mine Trail.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n

Can you bike on the Silverado Trail?<\/h3>\r\nYes! The Silverado Trail is great for cyclists\u2014not too hilly but not completely flat either. This two-lane scenic byway even has a designated Class II bike lane and sees far less traffic than nearby highways like CA-29, making it ideal for those who like exploring on two wheels. However, since it is a busy road, be sure to follow these biking tips:\r\n