Bale Grist Mill History Trail

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS FOR ARRIVAL & PARKING INFO 🅿️

Google maps will not take you to the correct park entrance. Keep driving until you see the big brown sign for Bothe State Park at the main park entrance.

Once you enter the park, drive past the Visitor Center and keep driving until you reach the pool and bathrooms. You’ll see the pool on your left and the bathrooms on your right. DO NOT PARK AT THE VISITOR CENTER unless you want a 1 mile plus warm up hike to the trailhead. 😆

Set out on this enchanting hike and discover a path where nature and history intertwine. Step into Napa’s pioneer era as you wander beneath shaded canopies, trace the footsteps of early settlers, and stand by a living piece of engineering history in action. It’s a surprisingly rich journey—past the mill, through memory, and amidst the redwoods. This moderate hike provides an overview of Napa Valley's pioneer history. The hike starts at the cemetery where much of the Donner Party is buried and ends at the Bale Grist Mill.

• 🥾 Trail: Bale Grist Mill History Trail
  Approximately 2.4 miles with 492 feet ft of elevation gain
• 🚙 Parking: $10/ vehicle.
  (Comment below the event if you'd like to carpool with someone.)
• 💵 Cost: If you feel led to contribute to the cost of running the group (Meetup charges $400/year), I am on Venmo at https://venmo.com/u/Lisamarie-Landreth and Zelle at lisamarie@paperandglam.com.
• 📍 Meeting Point: Picnic tables across from the swimming pool
• 🐾 Dogs: Not allowed per the park

See you for sunshine and pioneer spirit!