Rector Reservoir Wildlife Area

Today, I did a little hike while the open house was going on back home.  The Rector Reservoir Wildlife Area is a little northeast of Yountville, and the trailhead is on Silverado Trail.

The first leg climbs steeply and gives good views of the vineyards and western skyline.

It was hazy, today, but a cold clear fall morning would be great when the vines are turning color.

On the eastern side of the ridge it is pretty wild.  That is part of Rector Reservoir below.

This is fairly rugged country! I read there are Prarie Falcons and Peregrine Falcons as well as Red Legged Frogs.