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1.1 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:06:02
Avg time
-288 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
630 ft
Altitude max
630 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
440 ft
Distance climb
4,052 ft
Distance down
1,188 ft
Distance flat
00:06:02
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Sam The Eagle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moore Creek Park
    Saint Helena, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3070 in Trail Running
    • #37459 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Napa Open Space Distric

Sam Eagle is a Muppet character known for his ultra-patriotism and disciplined manner of being.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 82 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 574 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Directions to sam-the-eagle trailhead (38.499380, -122.374200)
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        Intense Tazer vs Moore Creek Park Part 1 19Feb22
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        16:58 | 273 | Mar 1, 2022 , Saint Helena
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        8:34 | 215 | Mar 5, 2021 , Saint Helena
        youtuber Trail Tourist Ep14 : Moore Creek Mountain Bike...
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        8:41 | 436 | Apr 29, 2020 , Saint Helena
        Moore Creek Park
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        3:49 | 202 | Dec 19, 2020 , Saint Helena

        Routes with this trail

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        Moore Creek Loop
        ★ 4.3 • 8 miles • 1,206 ft • 4 •
        Fire road climb to to Sam the Eagle. Climb Conn Peak and back down to the parking lot.
        37
        Moore Creek Lower Loop counter clockw
        ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,358 ft • 5 •
        Moore Creek Lower Loop counter clockw
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sam The Eagle

        ▼ Where is Sam The Eagle located?
        Sam The Eagle is located in Moore Creek Park, Saint Helena, California, United States. It is part of the Moore Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49938, -122.3742.
        ▼ How hard is Sam The Eagle?
        Sam The Eagle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sam The Eagle?
        Sam The Eagle has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 630 ft.
        ▼ Is Sam The Eagle a point to point trail?
        Sam The Eagle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sam The Eagle?
        Sam The Eagle is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sam The Eagle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sam The Eagle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sam The Eagle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sam The Eagle are:
        • June (30 activities)
        • July (27 activities)
        • February (26 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sam The Eagle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sam The Eagle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sam The Eagle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sam The Eagle. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sam The Eagle?
        Sam The Eagle is a very popular trail. There have been 3,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,319 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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