SKYLINE PARK
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Park Description: This is a large park at the southeast corner of Napa with 16 miles of trails that range from Grassy to Oak Woodland. Many trails on the way to Lake Maria go through  dense oak forests with enticing views of the Napa Valley below.  Put on your hiking boots at the parking lot and follow the trail at it's southern end to the Martha Walker Garden for a quick glimpse of a homey garden. Then go between Lake Louise and Camille to the beginning of  the trail heads on the other side. The main road up is uninteresting gravel with little vegetation, so we suggest taking the first right then either Skyline trail or Lower Buckeye of to your left.  Don't forget to check out the Old House Foundation for a bit of melancholy. If you start about 10 am, a leisurely pace should put you close to Lake Marie for a nice lunch.
For the hearty, try Thatchers Rim Rock Trail. For those who are ready for an easier track back, Maria Creek Trail winds down through an interesting climax Oak forest.