Moore Creek MTB Grasshopper 2026

Distances and entry

• Open — $179.28
• Junior (U19) — $98.25

About Moore Creek MTB Grasshopper 2026

Join us on Sept. 20th for the Moore Creek 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 that will thrill and challenge riders. From the picturesque Napa Valley vineyards we climb up to Angwin. Here the course twists, turns and meanders through the maze of PUC before heading over to some new trails built by Redwood Trails Alliance. This 35 +/- Grasshopper is an XC MTB event, though with the right set up is rideable on a gravel bike. A portion of the proceeds of the event support the work done by Redwood Trails Alliance in Sonoma, Napa and Lake County.

This will be a timed race this year but everyone is welcome to enjoy the course at their own pace. We'll have three fully stocked feed zones, robust course markings, and delicious lunch and beverages at Wappo Park at the end of the day.

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.

Proceeds support 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)

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

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

Sunday AM: 6:30-8:30  Registration

Lodging 

There is lodging available in saint 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 hydration and Maurten gels. Other snacks and drinks. . Presented by local shops and clubs.

• Delicious lunch by Gott's Roadside in St. Helena, Mad Fritz beer, Hayfork Wine Co. wine, and Best Day Brewing beer at the finish.

• Emergency Medical Support en route.

• Unforgettable stories of adventure.

• Professional Timing and Results