Moore Creek MTB Grasshopper

Join us on November 9th for the first Grasshopper in St. Helena, Napa County. Decades of planning, fundraising and trail building in Moore Creek Park, Lake Hennessey, and the lengendary trails at Pacific Union College in Angwin have established themselves as world class MTB destination. will thrill and challenge riders. From the picturesque Napa Valley vineyards we climb up to to Angwin. Here the course twists, turns and meanders through the maze of PUC before heading over to “New” Dan’s Wild Ride. This one mile rugged volcanic and serpentine descent will challenge the most talented riders as you make your way to Moore Creek. This 35 +/- Grasshopper is an XC MTB event, though with the right set up is rideable on a gravel bike. Proceeds of the event support the work done by Redwood Trails Alliance in Sonoma, Napa and Lake County.

In collaboration with Redwood Trails Alliance

When you register for the Moore Creek Grasshopper, you’re not just signing up for an incredible day of riding in one of Napa County’s most scenic parks — you’re also supporting the future of trails across Sonoma, Napa, and Lake counties.

$25 of your registration goes directly to Redwood Trails Alliance, the nonprofit building and maintaining world-class trails throughout our Tri-County region.

From the singletrack you're riding today, to new trail projects on the horizon, your contribution helps:

Expand trail access and connectivity

Make sure our trails are safe and sustainabe

Train new volunteer crew leaders to get more trails built

Support and grow professional trail builders and stewards

Thank you for being part of the solution and investing in the trails that bring our community together. Because every trail tells a story, and the next chapter starts with you.

Location/ Venue: Moore Creek Park, Napa Valley (St. Helena)

Set on the northeastern side of Lake Hennessey just outside St. Helena, Moore Creek Park blends oak woodlands, chaparral ridges, grassy hillsides, and shaded creek corridors into a super-scenic trail network. Expect a mix of singletrack and dirt roads with steady climbs, rolling ridge sections, and lakeside traverses, classic Napa foothill terrain. The park’s system spans ~25 miles and now connects to the Pacific Union College trail network (adding another ~35 miles nearby), creating a larger web of flowy, bike-friendly trails with big-valley views.

Venue: Wappo Park, St. Helena, CA

Bike Choice/Set up

This is an XC MTB course. We recommend a hard tail or xc mtb.

Rest Stops 

There will be three aid stations.

Aid Station 1: Mile 6.86 (Entry to trails at PCU)

Aid Station2: Mile 15 (Top of Dan’s Wild Ride)

Aid Station 3: Mile 22 (Moore Creek Parking)

Categories

U19 M/W, Pro M/W, 19-29 M/W, 30-39 M/W, 40-49 M/W, 50-59 M/W, 60+M/W, Non-Binary

E bike MTB (Open M/W)

Awards

There will be a podium and awards for top 3 in all categories

Transfers: All transfers/course changes must be done on Movemint site. Transfers $10. Course change is free.

Schedule

Saturday: Packet Pick Up TBD

Sunday: Registration/Packet Pick Up 7:00- 9:00 am

Start: 9:30 am Howell Mtn Rd.

Lunch: 1:00

Podium/Awards: 2:30

Sunday AM: 6:30-8:30  Registration

Lodging 

There is lodging available in saint Helena 

Camping: 

Camping will be available near St. Helena:

Whatcha’ get:

A crazy hard, super fun adventure with a bunch of your new and old cycling friends.

Support trail building by Redwood Trails Alliance

3 Feed zones with Skratch and GU Energy Labs hydration & nutrition. Presented by local shops and clubs.

Awesome prizes at the finish from our generous sponsors.

Event timing and results.

Delicious lunch, cold beer and Best Day Brewing beer at the finish.

Podiums for Top 3 All Categories. Top 3 EMTB Overall M/W

Cash prizes for Top 5 Pro M/W Overall.

Emergency Medical Support en route.

Unforgettable stories of adventure.