April 3, 2004
Napa Valley, CA: The Palisades, Table Rock Trail (4 miles roundtrip)
The trail to Table Rock begins in the shade among oaks and fir
An opening in the woods provides a good view of Mt. St. Helena
The trail opens up to provide more expansive views to the northeast
A small labyrinth laid out next to the trail
The Palisades parkland are notable for many odd rocky hills and outcroppings
A view opens to the western hills, toward the Sonoma Valley
Boulders and unusual rock formations are signs of earlier volcanic activity
Table Rock provides expansive views of Calistoga and the northern Napa Valley
Raptors hover above Table Rock
Table Rock offers a restful spot for beautiful views with your picnic lunch
Another view of Mt. St. Helena
A carpet of wildflowers below Table Rock, near the Palisades Trail junction
Looking back at Table Rock and Mt. St. Helena
A Swallowtail feeds on newly blooming Paintbrush
Table Rock (upper left) and The Palisades (long rock wall in the center) provide a dramatic backdrop to the vineyards
The trail to Table Rock begins in the shade among oaks and fir
An opening in the woods provides a good view of Mt. St. Helena
The trail opens up to provide more expansive views to the northeast
A small labyrinth laid out next to the trail
The Palisades parkland are notable for many odd rocky hills and outcroppings
A view opens to the western hills, toward the Sonoma Valley
Boulders and unusual rock formations are signs of earlier volcanic activity
Table Rock provides expansive views of Calistoga and the northern Napa Valley
Raptors hover above Table Rock
Table Rock offers a restful spot for beautiful views with your picnic lunch
Another view of Mt. St. Helena
A carpet of wildflowers below Table Rock, near the Palisades Trail junction
Looking back at Table Rock and Mt. St. Helena
A Swallowtail feeds on newly blooming Paintbrush
Table Rock (upper left) and The Palisades (long rock wall in the center) provide a dramatic backdrop to the vineyards