California

To get a good viewing point for the sunrise, take a quick on the Anniversary Trail up to Windy Hill. This is a real bang-for-your-buck adventure as the trail isn't too long and you get to see a spectacular sunrise combined with great views of both the Bay Area and out towards the ocean. Note tha...

Big Morongo Canyon Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Morongo Valley, California.

Agua Caliente Hot Spring is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Julian, California.

Old Landing Cove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California. The Old Landing Cove Trail, located in Wilder Ranch State Park near Santa Cruz, California, is a picturesque 2.4-mile loop trail offering easy hiking and walking with stunning coas...

Angel Island Perimeter Loop is a loop trail around the circumference of the island in the San Francisco Bay. The island is located near Tiburon, California with views  of downtown San Francisco, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland, Sausalito, and TIburon as you traverse around the island. ...

Maynard Mine Trail is a good choice if you're looking for decent elevation gain to get the hear rate up. The trailhead is at Andreas Canyon (in the Indian Canyons).  The trail has a rapid elevation gain of 2300' in the first 2.5 miles. The entire trail, out and back, is about 6 miles. The actua...

The Araby and Berns Trail Loop in Palm Springs offers a moderately challenging hike with stunning views of both urban and natural landscapes. Hikers begin by passing notable landmarks like the famous Bob Hope house before ascending into more rugged terrain with rocky single-track paths. As you cl...

Bumpas Hell to Cold Boiling Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Hilltop Trail Loop is a loop trail in Ragle Ranch Park located near Sebastopol, California. This trail is dog and family-friendly. Ragle Ranch also has a playground for young children as an additional option for before or after hitting the trail.

Corridor Ridge Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Glen Ellen, California.

South Fork to Dollar Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Banning, California.

Beacon Hill Fern Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.

Point Reyes Secret Beach, Amphitheater and Cathedral is located in Point Reyes National Seashore near Limantour Beach. This is an out-and-back coastal hike along the beach, which will shrink as the tide comes up. It is best to arrive at the Crater and Amphitheater when the tide is going out close...

Muir Farm And Mount Wanda: John Muir Nature Trail is a loop trail located near Martinez, California.

North Levee Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Novato, California.

Lake Gregory Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crestline, California.