Activity Napa
Silverado Trail
An activity in Napa, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

Why go
Quieter road along the valley's east side, lined with wineries.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Napa, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Oxbow Public Market and Napa Valley Wine Train.
- Type
- Activity · Wine
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Napa. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Oxbow Public Market
Indoor market with oysters, tacos, cheese and coffee by the Napa River.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2Napa Valley Wine Train
Restored vintage railcars serving multi-course meals on a 36-mile round trip.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3Domaine Carneros
Chateau-style sparkling wine house with a terrace over the vineyards.
Drinks · 5.2 mi straight-line - 4Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Home of the Cabernet that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Drinks · 7.1 mi straight-line - 5Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Family winery since 1858, with hillside vineyards and a relaxed tasting room.
Drinks · Sonoma · 7.8 mi straight-line - 6Buena Vista Winery
California's oldest commercial winery (1857), with historic stone cellars.
Drinks · Sonoma · 7.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Silverado Trail is a stop on our California Wine Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Napa
Another curated activity in Napa. See the full Napa guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Napa run from 54°F in December to 89°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Silverado Trail itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Napa from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Napa weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Silverado Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Silverado Trail, Napa, CA, USA
- Coordinates
- 38.30288, -122.27670
- Destination
- Napa, California
Silverado Trail: quick answers
How much time do you need at Silverado Trail?
Plan on about an hour at Silverado Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Silverado Trail?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Drive it north to south in late-afternoon light.
Is Silverado Trail free?
Yes, we list Silverado Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Silverado Trail?
Silverado Trail is at Silverado Trail, Napa, CA, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Silverado Trail?
Silverado Trail appears on California Wine Country, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Silverado Trail to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Napa.
Plan Napa
- Napa travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Napa weather by month
- Sonoma to Napa 18 mi straight-line
- Napa to Healdsburg 33 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Napa
- Bouchon Bakery Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.


