Trails

There are 8 miles of trails to choose from in this beautiful blossoming area, although most visitors choose the main Antelope Loop Trail.

This popular trail through the Inyo National Forest takes you to the seven different Big Pine Lakes, some of the most stunning attractions in the park.

Ideal for beginners or families, this short but scenic trek to the top of Black Hill is one of the easiest Morros to climb in San Luis Obispo.

The 6.7-mile trail through this remote canyon in the Santa Ana Mountains is best done in winter or early spring during Californias rainy season.

This moderately strenuous trail skirts through the westernmost edge of the Wonderland of Rocks, climbing through steep mountains and rocky canyons.

An enjoyable hike through redwood forests with rolling, moderate terrain.

This is a fun all-day hike to an unusual 130-foot concrete bridge built over the San Gabriel River.

Located in the Castle Crags State Park, the 5.2-mile trek to this iconic rock formation is best left to experienced hikers.

If you are looking for a quick and easy hike with pretty scenery, then this may be the right trail for you.

As one of the best hikes in Yosemite National Park, this 8.2-mile trail is something you will not want to miss during your visit.

A strenuous hike that ends with one of the most rewarding views in Yosemite.

When complete, this 1,200-mile trail will span the entire coast of California, from the border of Mexico all the way to Oregon.

You can still see the magnificent Lake Tahoe without embarking on a day-long hike!

This 4.4-mile trail through Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park has rewarding views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Monica Mountains while you hike.

This out and back trail is just a little over 3 miles.

The highlights of the Fortynine Palm Oasis trail are several stands of fan palms and pools of water found at the oasis.

Breathtaking sights of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks, and the Royal Arches await you on this trail.

Aided by the famous cable walk, this is Yosemite's most famous hike, and one of its toughest.

Crossing the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, this world-famous trail is one of the best multi-day hikes through the Sequoia National Park.

Enjoy one of the most iconic views of Los Angeles when you climb this 1.2-mile trail to see the famous Hollywood sign.

This trail is a great experience for those who want to see the stunning scenery of Northern California.

Not for the faint of heart, this epic 211-mile journey is one of the most scenic hikes in the country.

The ever-changing landscape of wind-blown sand dunes is a surreal backdrop for this strenuous 3-mile hike.

Yes, you can enjoy stunning nature views without leaving the city!

Get to the top of Lassen National Park.

Spectacular view of Tuolumne Meadows and surrounding peaks.

If you are looking for an off-the-grid hiking adventure, this is the trail for you.

The hike to Lost Palms Oasis begins at a smaller oasis, Cottonwood Springs, right at the trailhead.

This short, easy walk rewards Park visitors with incredible views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.

Despite being only 1/2 a mile each way, this scenic trail still features one of the best views of Big Sur.

Yosemite's signature trail with incredible views scattered along the way, including Nevada Fall and the back of Half Dome.

It may take you all day to hike this 8-mile trail, but it is worth every step once you reach the summit of this Southern California mountain.

There are several different trailheads up this mountain, although the route through Mitchell Canyon is arguably the most popular.

This 10.5-mile trail is a fun but challenging experience that is guaranteed to amaze you with its sweeping mountain and lake views.

No visit to California would be complete without summiting to the top of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.

If you are looking for a mountain to the summit in San Diego, then check out this 6.4-mile trek just 30 minutes from downtown.

This trail in the Agua Caliente Indian Reserve makes a great day hike for those staying near Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley.

Stretching the entire length of the west coast, this astonishing 2,653-mile trail starts at the Canadian border and travels all the way to Campo, California next to Mexico.

There are a lot of beautiful sites on this 6.5-mile trail from Pomo Canyon to the Sonoma Coast State Park.

This full-day 16.4-mile hike from the Vikingsholm Estate to the D.L. Bliss State Park is a great way to explore the Lake Tahoe area.

This 160-acre park has three different trails if you are looking to get a bit of air and exercise during your visit to Los Angeles.

California is located on one of the most earthquake-prone fault lines in the world, which you can see first-hand when you embark on this 1.3-mile hike.

Hike to the top of the tallest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains when you embark on this 6.25-mile loop.

Standing over 11,000-feet above the ground, this mountain is the highest peak in Southern California.

The 3-mile hike to this scenic lookout is only one obstacle that you will have to face when making this journey.

On this Malibu trail, you will not have to decide between ocean or forest because you will have both to admire during your trek.

One of the most unforgettable spots in Yosemite with impressive views of the north valley wall.

Long-distance hikers have inevitably heard of this two-week trek around the perimeter of Lake Tahoe.

Although the trail clocks in at just under 2-miles, it still packs a huge punch when it comes to beautiful scenery.

Boasting one of the best views over Death Valley, this 14-mile round trip hike gains over 3,000-feet in elevation in just under 4 hours.

Take a walk to the tip of the Point Reyes Peninsula to see breathtaking views of three different bodies of water.

This moderately challenging long-distance trail travels 38.5 miles across the entire Catalina Island.

The cascading waterfall at the end of this hilly 2.7-mile journey is one of the prettiest features of the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

Considered to be the easiest mountain in California to the summit, the 6-mile trek to this 14,252-foot high summit is a fun adventure for intermediate hikers.