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Donner Canyon Road, Middle Trail and Falls Trail Loop in Mount Diablo State Park

United States > California > Contra Costa County > Clayton

The Donner Canyon Road, Middle Trail, and Falls Trail Loop in Mount Diablo State Park offers hikers a diverse experience, featuring open meadows, oak woodlands, and waterfalls cascading over multicolored rock formations, especially vibrant after seasonal rains. As you ascend, you'll be rewarded with panoramic…

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,460 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,686 ft

Santa Catalina Island

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Two Harbors

Hike from Two Harbors to Parsons Landing campsite. #Hiking #Island #Catalina #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Nature #Forest

Distance: 7.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,742 ft • Maximum elevation: 240 ft

Matt Davis Trail, Dipsea Trail and Steep Ravine Trail Loop

United States > California > Marin County

Mount Tamalpais State Park #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Forest

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,290 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,631 ft

Five Lakes Loop

United States > California > Placer County > Alpine Meadows

Loop hike from Alpine Meadows to Five Lakes via Five Lakes Trail in the Granite Chief Wilderness and the Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,437 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,602 ft

Little Pothole Lake, Gilbert Lake and Flower Lake via Kearsarge Pass Trail

United States > California > Inyo County

The hike to Gilbert Lake and Flower Lake offers a stunning array of alpine landscapes through the John Muir Wilderness, from serene lakes to towering peaks. As you ascend from Onion Valley, the route passes through lush meadows, pine forests, and rocky terrain, providing panoramic views of the Kearsarge…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,434 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,551 ft

Painted Canyon Trail and Ladder Canyon Trail Loop in Mecca Hills Wilderness

United States > California > Riverside County

The Painted Canyon and Ladder Canyon Trail Loop offers a dynamic mix of adventure and scenery, from colorful rock walls to narrow slot canyons. The trail's iconic ladders allow hikers to navigate through steep sections, adding a touch of excitement as they climb through twisting pathways. At higher points,…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,060 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,339 ft

Runyon Canyon Park Loop via West and East Trails

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

The Runyon Canyon Park Loop via West and East Trails offers hikers panoramic views of Los Angeles, including the iconic Hollywood Sign and the sprawling cityscape. Along the trail, visitors can observe native flora such as black sage and California sagebrush, and may encounter local wildlife like hawks and…

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 768 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,257 ft

Hall Canyon

United States > California > Ventura County > San Buenaventura (Ventura)

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 633 ft • Maximum elevation: 430 ft

Strawberry Peak Trail from Redbox

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,881 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,119 ft

Mission Peak Loop from Ohlone College

United States > California > Alameda County > Fremont

Mission Peak Regional Preserve. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,136 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,500 ft

Bedford Peak

United States > California > Orange County

Hike from the Silverado Canyon to the Bedford Peak via the Silverado Motorway in the Cleveland National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Canyon #Forest

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,054 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,750 ft

Solstice Canyon Loop

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Malibu

Loop hike along the Solstice Canyon via the Rising Sun Trail and the Solstice Canyon Trail. #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #River #Fall #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 748 ft

Runyon Canyon Loop

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Runyon Canyon Park. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Forest #Nature #City

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 814 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,250 ft

Jones Peak

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Sierra Madre

Hike to Jones Peak by the Balley Canyon Trail in the Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Canyon #Angeles

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,638 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,294 ft

Point Lobos Loop

United States > California > Monterey County

Point Lobos Natural Reserve offers an amazing blend of coastal beauty and wildlife, making it a perfect escape into nature. From serene coves to rocky shores, trails are well-maintained and easy to follow, with plenty of chances to spot sea otters, birds, and sea lions along the way. With sweeping Pacific…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 676 ft • Maximum elevation: 108 ft

Escondido Falls via Canyon Trail

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Malibu

#Hiking #Waterfall #Forest

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 554 ft • Maximum elevation: 430 ft

Grizzly Giant Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park

United States > California > Mariposa County

The Grizzly Giant Loop Trail in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove offers a relatively short yet captivating hike through some of the world's most magnificent giant sequoias. Along the route, hikers will encounter the iconic Grizzly Giant, an awe-inspiring tree over 2,700 years old and nearly 30 feet wide at its base.…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 387 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,984 ft

Lake Chabot Loop Trail in Lake Chabot Regional Park

United States > California > Alameda County > Castro Valley

The Lake Chabot Loop via West Shore Trail, Chabot Dam, Bass Cove Trail, Columbine Trail, Honker Bay Trail and East Shore Trail offers a scenic and varied hiking experience, weaving through shaded forests, sunny open trails, and peaceful lakeside paths. Hikers can enjoy sweeping views of Lake Chabot from…

Distance: 8.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,522 ft • Maximum elevation: 584 ft

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Loop via Guy Flemming Trail, EB Scripps Overlook, Razor Point, Yucca Point and Beach trails

United States > California > San Diego County > San Diego

Embarking on the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Loop via the Guy Fleming Trail, EB Scripps Overlook, Razor Point, Yucca Point and Beach trails offers hikers a diverse experience of Southern California's coastal beauty. Along the way, you'll encounter rare Torrey pine trees, dramatic sandstone cliffs, and…

Distance: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 801 ft • Maximum elevation: 335 ft

El Moro Canyon Loop

United States > California > Orange County

Crystal Cove State Park. #Hiking #MTB #Running #Loop #Forest #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Nature

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 728 ft

Rodeo Beach, Coastal Trail and Miwok Trail

United States > California > Marin County

Marin Headlands. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Beach

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,155 ft • Maximum elevation: 932 ft

Tokopah Falls

United States > California > Tulare County

Tokopah Valley. Sequoia National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #River #Waterfall #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 682 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,382 ft

Glacier Point and Union Point via Four Mile Trail

United States > California > Mariposa County > Yosemite Village > Yosemite Lodge

Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 9.4 mi • Elevation gain: 5,404 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,208 ft

Eagle Rock via Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT)

United States > California > San Diego County > Warner Springs

From Warner Springs. #Hiking #Nature #PCT

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 830 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,524 ft

Cucamonga Peak Trail via Icehouse Canyon

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Cucamonga Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Canyon #Forest #Nature

Distance: 12.9 mi • Elevation gain: 4,659 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,839 ft

Switzer Falls

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Angeles National Forest. Arroyo Seco. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Angeles

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 751 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,304 ft

Point Lobos Loop

United States > California > Monterey County

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Forest #Nature

Distance: 6.7 mi • Elevation gain: 814 ft • Maximum elevation: 207 ft

Cowles Mountain

United States > California > San Diego County > San Diego > San Carlos

Mission Trails Regional Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 899 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,549 ft

Playa Vista to Topanga State Park

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Mountain Bike via Venice Beach, Santa Monica State Beach, Will Rogers State Beach and East Topanga Fire Road in Santa Monica National Mountains Recreation Area. #MTB #Beach #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #City #Nature

Distance: 29.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,932 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,115 ft

Griffith Park, Old Zoo Area

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

#Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 673 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,125 ft

Mount Lee and Hollywood Sign

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Hike to Mount Lee and Hollywood Sign via Brush Canyon Trail, Mulholland Trail and Mount Lee Drive. #Hiking #Mountain #Hollywood #Forest #Nature #Canyon

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,230 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,640 ft

Dobbs Cabin

United States > California > San Bernardino County > Forest Falls

Hike to Dobbs Cabin Camp by the Momyer Creek Trail, the Fals Creek Trail and the Dobbs Cabin Spur in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, the Sand to Snow National Monument and the San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Wilderness

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,792 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,513 ft

Lost Coast Trail

United States > California > Humboldt County

Hile along the Pacific coast on the Lost Coast Trail in the King Range Wilderness. #Hiking #Coast #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Nature #Wilderness

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 456 ft • Maximum elevation: 236 ft

Mount Baden-Powell

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Hike from Dawson Saddle to Mount Baden-Powell via Throop Peak and Mount Burnham in the Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Angeles

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,283 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,377 ft

Arrastre Creek

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) along the Arrastre Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #River #Nature #Forest #PCT

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 180 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,071 ft

Castle Rock

United States > California > San Bernardino County > Big Bear Lake

Hike to the Castle Rock from Big Bear Lake along the Castle Rock Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #River #Lake #Nature

Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,395 ft

Trans Catalina Trail (TCT)

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Avalon > Pebbly Beach

Loop hike through the Santa Catalina Island on the Trans Catalina Trail (TCT) from Avalon to Two Harbours via Haypress Reservoir, Cape Canyon Reservoir, Catalina Airport, Little Harbor, Fourth of July Cove, Cherry Cove, Little Geiger Cove, Big Geiger Cove, Howland's Landing, Emerald Bay, Parsons Landing and…

Distance: 38.7 mi • Elevation gain: 9,272 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,742 ft

Bommer Canyon

United States > California > Orange County > Irvine

Hike in the Bommer Canyon via Bommer Meadow Trail, Nature Trail, Bommer Pass and West Fork Trail in the Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve. #Hiking #Canyon #Nature #Forest

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 797 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,007 ft

Verdugo Peak

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Burbank

Hike from the Wildwood Canyon to the Verdugo Peak by the Vital Link Trail in the Verdugo Mountains. #Hiking #Mountain #Canyon #Nature #Forest

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,834 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,104 ft

Fortynine Palms Oasis

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Hike to the Fortynine Palms Oasis (or 49 Palms Oasis) by the Fortynine Palms Trail in the Joshua Tree National Park. #Hiking #Nature #Desert #Mountain #Park #Forest

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 407 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,077 ft

Mount Islip

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Loop hike from Crystal Lake in Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Lake #Nature #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,199 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,222 ft

Gabrielino Trail

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Hike on Gabrielino Trail from Chantry Flats to Altadena through Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #River #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 27.6 mi • Elevation gain: 7,736 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,662 ft

Deep Creek Hot Springs

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Hike to Deep Creek Hot Springs via Bradford Ridge Path in San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #Nature #Mountain #Forest

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 440 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,383 ft

Crystal Cove State Park

United States > California > Orange County > Newport Beach

Loop hike through Crystal Cove State Park via Moro Canyon Trail and Pacific Ridge Trail. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Park #Mountain #Sea #Pacific #Ocean

Distance: 9.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,302 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,030 ft

Nevada Fall Loop

United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village

Loop hike from Curry Village to Nevada Fall via Happy Isles Bridge, Merced River, John Muir Trail, Mist Trail, Vernal Fall and Clark Point in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #River #Falls #Nature #Forest #Park #Yosemite

Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 3,783 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,066 ft

Boccardo Peak and Eagle Rock Loop

United States > California > Santa Clara County > San Jose

Loop hike to Boccardo Peak and Eagle Rock via Penitencia Creek Trail, North Rim Trail, Eagle Rock Trail, Todd L. Quick Trail and Boccardo Loop Trail in the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve and the Alum Rock Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Rock #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,952 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,883 ft

Lost Coast Trail

United States > California > Humboldt County

Hike from Mattole Beach to Black Sands Beach via the Lost Coast Trail, Windy Point, Punta Gorda, Cooskie Creek, Randall Creek, Spanish Flat, Kinsey Creek, Big Creek, Miller Flat, Shipman Creek, Buck Creek, Gitchel Creek and Horse Mountain Creek in the King Range Wilderness. #Hiking #Coast #Sea #Pacific #Ocean

Distance: 26.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,356 ft • Maximum elevation: 174 ft

Griffith Loop Trail

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Loop hike in the Griffith Park. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Nature #Mountain #Forest #Hollywood

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 571 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,053 ft

North Table Mountain Loop

United States > California > Butte County > Cherokee

Loop hike in North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve via Hollow Falls. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Mountain #Forest

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 850 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,342 ft

Black Mountain Loop (Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve)

United States > California > Santa Clara County > Los Altos Hills

Loop hike to Black Mountain via Rhus Ridge Trail, Black Mountain Trail, Creek Trail, Toyon Trail, Hostel Trail, Hidden Villa, Francemont Drive and Rhus Ridge Road in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Hidden Villa. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 12.3 mi • Elevation gain: 3,576 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,805 ft

Toyon Canyon Landfill

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Loop hike through Toyon Canyon Landfill in Griffith Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Park

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 673 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,093 ft

Inspiration Point via Tunnel Trail and Inspiration Point Trail in Los Padres National Forest

United States > California > Santa Barbara County > Mission Canyon

The Inspiration Point hike via the Tunnel Trail offers a relatively moderate adventure through the beautiful landscapes of Los Padres National Forest. The route, starting at Tunnel Road, is a combination of shaded chaparral and rocky terrain as you ascend to a prominent overlook. Along the way, you'll be…

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,086 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,798 ft

Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

United States > California > Riverside County > Palm Springs

The Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail offers a moderate hike through the striking desert landscape, showcasing vivid rock formations and native vegetation. As you trek through the canyon, you’ll encounter culturally significant rock art and be treated to a spectacular view of Tahquitz Falls, which cascades over the…

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 390 ft • Maximum elevation: 915 ft

Dawn Mine Loop via Sunset Ridge Trail in Angeles National Forest

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Altadena

The Dawn Mine Loop Trail in the Angeles National Forest offers hikers a diverse and rewarding experience. The journey begins with a shaded ascent through Millard Canyon, where the lush vegetation and occasional stream crossings provide a refreshing start. As you approach the historic Dawn Mine, the trail…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,988 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,596 ft

Moses Spring, Rim and High Peaks Trails Loop in Pinnacles National Park

United States > California > San Benito County

The Moses Spring Trail, Rim Trail, and High Peaks Trail Loop in Pinnacles National Park offers hikers a diverse experience featuring talus caves, the Bear Gulch Reservoir, and panoramic vistas of the park's volcanic rock formations. Along the route, visitors can explore the Bear Gulch Cave, enjoy the view on…

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 522 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,719 ft

El Moro Canyon Loop Trail in Crystal Cove State Park

United States > California > Orange County

The El Moro Canyon Loop Trail in Crystal Cove State Park offers a rewarding journey through diverse terrains, including canyons, rolling hills and ridgelines. Along the path, hikers will encounter expansive vistas of the Pacific Ocean, with views extending to Newport Beach to the north and Laguna Beach to the…

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 814 ft • Maximum elevation: 728 ft

Strawberry Peak Trail in Angeles National Forest

United States > California > Los Angeles County

The Strawberry Peak Trail in Angeles National Forest offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding journey through diverse terrains. Starting from the Red Box Picnic Area, the path meanders through shaded canyons, ascends exposed ridges and rocky outcrops, culminating at the peak's distinctive, strawberry-shaped…

Distance: 7.2 mi • Elevation gain: 3,045 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,112 ft

Switzer Falls via Gabrielino Trail and Bear Canyon Trail in Angeles National Forest

United States > California > Los Angeles County

The hike to Switzer Falls via the Gabrielino and Bear Canyon Trails in Angeles National Forest offers a rich tapestry of natural and historical features. Hikers traverse shaded paths alongside the Arroyo Seco stream, pass by historic ruins of the Switzer Trail Camp, and encounter the picturesque Switzer Falls,…

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 797 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,304 ft

Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore

United States > California > Marin County

The Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore offers hikers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Tomales Bay, with the opportunity to observe tule elk grazing in their natural habitat. Traversing coastal bluffs and open ridges, the trail showcases the rugged beauty of the California coastline.…

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,299 ft • Maximum elevation: 531 ft

San Ysidro Mountain Wilderness

United States > California > San Diego County

#Hiking #Mountain #Wilderness #Nature

Distance: 0.8 mi • Elevation gain: 16 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,941 ft

San Francisco MTB Loop

United States > California > San Francisco

Mountain Bike in San Francisco via Fisherman's Warf, Marina District, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Baker Beach, Lincoln Park, Land's End, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, The Mission, Japantown, Pacific Heights and Lombard Street. #MTB #Loop #City #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Forest

Distance: 30.3 mi • Elevation gain: 3,123 ft • Maximum elevation: 574 ft

Trail Canyon Falls

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature #Mountain

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,224 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,480 ft

Taft Point - Sentinel Dome - Glacier Point

United States > California > Mariposa County

#Hiking #Loop #Yosemite

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,730 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,127 ft

Kirkwood Meadows

United States > California > Alpine County

#Hiking #Loop

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 217 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,815 ft

Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake

United States > California > Mariposa County

#Hiking #Yosemite

Distance: 11.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,861 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,810 ft

Frontier Park - Seal Beach

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Santa Fe Springs

#Bike #Pacific #LosAngeles

Distance: 14.2 mi • Elevation gain: 46 ft • Maximum elevation: 112 ft

Red Peak

United States > California > El Dorado County

#Hiking #Loop #Eldorado

Distance: 15.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,209 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,219 ft

Camp Osito Road

United States > California > San Bernardino County

San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #SanBernardino

Distance: 1.8 mi • Elevation gain: 433 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,615 ft

Fortuna Mountain Loop

United States > California > San Diego County > San Diego

Mission Trails Regional Park. #Hiking #MTB #Loop #Nature

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,388 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,266 ft

Escondido Falls

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Malibu

Escondido Canyon. #Hiking #River #Nature #Waterfall

Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 722 ft • Maximum elevation: 591 ft

Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon Loop

United States > California > Riverside County

Mecca Hills Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Desert

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,083 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,339 ft

Hidden Falls Loop

United States > California > Placer County

Hidden Falls Regional Park. Deadman Creek. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 597 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,004 ft

Torrey Pines Beach Loop

United States > California > San Diego County > San Diego

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. #Hiking #Loop #Beach #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Forest #Nature

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 367 ft • Maximum elevation: 341 ft

Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake

United States > California > Mariposa County

Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 12.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,890 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,813 ft

Horsetail Falls

United States > California > El Dorado County > Twin Bridges

Desolation Wilderness. Eldorado National Forest. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,368 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,484 ft

Glacier Point Loop

United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village

Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 594 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,241 ft

San Gorgonio Mountain via Vivian Creek Trail

United States > California > San Bernardino County

San Gorgonio Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #River #Nature

Distance: 17.3 mi • Elevation gain: 5,656 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,490 ft

Big Pine Lakes Loop

United States > California > Inyo County

John Muir Wilderness. Inyo National Forets. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Mountain #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 15.2 mi • Elevation gain: 4,052 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,260 ft

Mount Baden Powell

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,854 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,367 ft

Kwaay Paay Peak

United States > California > San Diego County > San Diego

Mission Trails Regional Park. #Hiking #Forest

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 856 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,161 ft

Sandstone Peak Loop via Inspiration Point

United States > California > Ventura County

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Circle X Ranch. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,362 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,031 ft

Moro Rock

United States > California > Tulare County

Sequoia National Park. #Hiking #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 0.5 mi • Elevation gain: 295 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,683 ft

Etiwanda Falls

United States > California > San Bernardino County > Rancho Cucamonga > Etiwanda

North Etiwanda Preserve. San Bernardino National Forest. #Hiking #Running #Waterfall #Mountain #Forest #Nature #City

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 856 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,854 ft

Lands End Loop

United States > California > San Francisco

Golden Gate National Recreation Area. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 709 ft • Maximum elevation: 361 ft

North Fork American River via Stevens Trail

United States > California > Placer County

Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #River #Forest #Mountain #Forest #Waterfall #Nature #Tahoe

Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,126 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,382 ft

Temescal Falls Loop via Temescal Canyon

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Los Angeles

Topanga State Park. #Hiking #Running #Loop #Canyon #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature #Topanga

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 804 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,142 ft

Ryan Mountain

United States > California > Riverside County

Joshua Tree National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,076 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,443 ft

Eagle Lake via Upper Eagle Falls

United States > California > El Dorado County

Desolation Wilderness. #Hiking #Lake #Waterfall #River #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 1.9 mi • Elevation gain: 443 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,018 ft

Three Sisters Waterfalls

United States > California > San Diego County

Cleveland National Forest. Boulder Creek. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,073 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,936 ft

Sturtevant Falls

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Angeles National Forest. Big Santa Anita Creek. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 928 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,211 ft

Lower Yosemite Falls Loop

United States > California > Mariposa County > Yosemite Village > Yosemite Lodge

Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Creek. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 1.2 mi • Elevation gain: 164 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,098 ft

Mount San Antonio Loop via Mount Baldy

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Waterfall #Nature #Angeles

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 4,114 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,066 ft

Mount Whitney

United States > California > Inyo County

John Muir Wilderness. Lone Pine Creek. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 20.7 mi • Elevation gain: 8,146 ft • Maximum elevation: 14,485 ft

Black Star Canyon Falls

United States > California > Orange County

Cleveland National Forest. #Hiking #MTB #Waterfall #River #Canyon #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 6.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,070 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,765 ft

Cataract Falls

United States > California > Marin County

Mount Tamalpais Watershed. Alpine Lake. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,214 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,762 ft

Icehouse Saddle via Icehouse Canyon

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Cucamonga Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Canyon #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,759 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,615 ft

Mount Tallac

United States > California > El Dorado County

Desolation Wilderness. Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, Floating Island Lake, Cathedral Lake. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 3,327 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,708 ft

Half Dome via Vernal and Nevada Falls

United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village

Yosemite National Park. Merced River. #Hiking #Mountain #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 16.6 mi • Elevation gain: 6,739 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,835 ft

Eaton Canyon Waterfall

United States > California > Los Angeles County > Pasadena

Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park. #Hiking #Waterfall #Canyon #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 833 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,483 ft

Steep Ravine and Bare Knoll Loop

United States > California > Marin County

Mount Tamalpais State Park. Webb Creek. #Hiking #Loop #River #Forest #Mountain #Pacific #Ocean #Sea #Nature

Distance: 6.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,178 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,634 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

👓Polarized Sunglasses - Outdoor sunglasses for glare reduction
🦶Hiking Gaiters - Keep debris and water out of your boots
🔭Compact Binoculars - HD vision for scouting terrain and identifying distant landmarks
🪶Compact Camp Shovel - Folding shovel for campsite tasks
🏕️Tent Footprint - Protect your tent base from wear

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