Kensington, California
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Kensington
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Pescadero, California
Año Nuevo and Goat Trail Loop
4.03.76 mi / 761 ft gainThis steep and winding trail takes you to the top of a ridge where you can see the Pacific coastline and the redwoods piercing through the forest canopy. To do this trail connect the Ano Nuevo Trail, Olmo Fire Road, Goat Trail and the Six Bridges Trail. If you don't have all day to do the Canyon ...Read more -
Calistoga, California
Hike the Oat Hill Mine Trail
5.08.3 miThe incline on this trail begins pretty much right away and is fairly gradual for the entire hike, some of it is quite rocky, making this an easy to moderate level hike. However, with some shade (probably wouldn't attempt it on a hot summer day) and the sweeping views of the valley that get bette...Read more -
Calistoga, California
Bald Hill via Oat Hill Mine Trail
5.58 mi / 1388 ft gainBald Hill is the first serious peak/summit that can be reached via the Oat Hill Mine Trail as it breaks from the more popular loop and heads into the heart of Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. To get there you can either begin at the less frequently used trailhead at Picket and Rosedale Roads h...Read more -
Larkfield-Wikiup, California
Creekside Trail to Canyon Trail to Ridge Trail Loop
4.54.46 mi / 850 ft gainThe Creekside Trail to Canyon Trail to Ridge Trail Loop offers an immersive 5.1-mile adventure through the heart of Annadel State Park (now part of Trione-Annadel State Park) in Santa Rosa, California. This moderately challenging loop showcases the park's diverse landscapes, from shaded creek c...Read more
