Lake Hennessey Trail Wrap Up

Posted on 03 April 2010

A spectacular trail, good company, and great weather created a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with each other, make new friends, and explore the glory of nature. Lake Hennessey is a beautiful reservoir tucked in Napa County, close to St. Helena.

The trail head is a little difficult to find, but worth the effort. This is an easy hike with minimal inclines. There is a tree-lined comfortable footpath flanked with budding flowers and an array of wildlife. It is a dog friendly trail. The serene beauty of the trail curving around the tranquil lake offers respite to body and soul. The lake was bountiful with ducks, geese, tadpoles, and a diverse population of swallows, red feather blackbirds, and turkey vultures.

There is a second trail on the far side of the lake that we hope to explore soon. Nature offers many blessing to our spirits and our bodies. We are so fortunate to have such beautiful trails so close to home.