2.2
FIETS
7.3 mi
DISTANCE
1,814 ft
GAINED
4.4 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Old Howell Mountain Road (marked at the beginning as Howell Mountain) is a pleasant rural jaunt through the Howell Mountains which run north/south at the eastern edge of Napa Valley. The climb begins at the intersection of scenic Silverado Trail (near the discrete entrance to posh Meadowood Resort). Along this climb, we pass by some (but not many) vineyards, a distant view of Lake Henessey to the south, a fair amount of oak and scrub oak, through the small community of Angwin and Pacific Union College, to the unmarked finish near Ink Grade.
4.4% average grade (5.3% climb only). 38% of the climb is 0-5% grade, 47% is at 5-10%, and 4% is above 10%. The steepest quarter-mile is 9.7%.
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Roadway: The first four miles of the ride (to the intersection of Old Howell Road and Deer Park/Howell Mountain Roads) is on a narrow two lane road in fair to poor condition. The remaining 4.3 miles are on a wider two lane road with some to zero shoulder - the roadway is in good condition for the final 4.3 miles on Howell Mountain Road.
Traffic: Mild on the first four miles and mild to moderate the final 4.3.
Parking: At the intersection of Old Howell Mountain Road and Silverado Highway - Map; Street View.
Provisions: There is a market in Angwin at mile 5.7.
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If you have travelled to Napa County to cycle, you are welcome to contact me at john@pjammcycling.com if you have any questions about the area - I grew up and live in neighboring Sonoma County, but do have a good working knowledge of Napa.
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bruce12m
The Old Howell Mountain Road appears to be semi-permanently closed, very un-maintained, and potentially with more noteworthy obstacles/dangers, though I didn’t explore far enough to get a good sense of that.
