Skyline Park is a favorite destination among locals, located in the southern foothills of the Napa Valley. This jewel is the setting for more than 25 miles of trails–  one for every experience level. One consistent favorite among the team at Priest Ranch is the hike to Lake Marie. Since it’s quite the journey, we recommend packing plenty of water and picking up sandwiches from Genova Delicatessen to enjoy as a reward once you arrive at the lake. The fields are bursting with local flora this time of year, and you may even spot some wildlife if you’re lucky. The journey is a little over six miles round-trip, so plan to spend roughly four hours on this hike — including a short break to take in the surroundings, take in the calm, and enjoy your alfresco lunch.

The Napa Valley Vine Trail is also at the top of our list. Currently 12.5 continuous miles from Napa to Yountville (the hometown of our tasting room), this is the ultimate walking and biking trail system. Still a work in progress, the trail will be 47 miles long when completed, allowing visitors the opportunity to explore its paths from the Vallejo Ferry Building to Calistoga. If the current 12-mile jaunt on foot sounds like more than you’re ready to take on, Napa Valley Bike Tours & Rentals has bikes available for rental at their Downtown Napa and Yountville locations. We invite you to take in the vineyard views up close while enjoying the fresh air either on foot or on a bike.

These are just three of our favorites, but we’d love to hear more from you about how you enjoy your time in the Napa Valley. Many of us love to enjoy wine as part of our daily lives, and there is nothing more rewarding than enjoying a glass of Priest Ranch wine after spending the day adventuring outdoors on a beautiful spring day. We recommend opening a bottle of our crisp and delicious Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc or popping the cork on a smooth fruit-forward Priest Ranch Peacemaker.