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  • Bear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis

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    near La Quinta, California (United States)
    Author
    Problema
    Distance
    4.67mi
    Elevation +
    2241f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofBear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis Photo ofBear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis Photo ofBear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis

    One of the most rewarding day hikes in the La Quinta Cove area. The trail isn't particularly long, but it is steep. It's an elevation gain the entire time - from the parking lot at the trail head to just meters before...

    What you see is what you get. The trail is really just an out and back and is pretty sparse on expansive views until the...
    Desert Jones

  • California - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms

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    near Chiriaco Summit, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    9.88mi
    Elevation +
    3369f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCalifornia - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms Photo ofCalifornia - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms Photo ofCalifornia - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms

    Hiking up Lost Palms Canyon from the south side. This is the easy way to get to the Victory Palms, no boulder climbing involved. And best of all this is one of the best canyons for wild flowers. To get to the hike...

  • Dry Creek State Park

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    near Union City, California (United States)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    5.33mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofDry Creek State Park Photo ofDry Creek State Park Photo ofDry Creek State Park

    Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park is a regional park located in Union City, California, sharing a contiguous border with sister park Garin Regional Park. It is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system.

  • Deer Creek Tribute Trail (Champion Mine Rd Trailhead)

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    near Champion (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    MarcyB!
    Distance
    6.52mi
    Elevation +
    584f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofDeer Creek Tribute Trail (Champion Mine Rd Trailhead) Photo ofDeer Creek Tribute Trail (Champion Mine Rd Trailhead) Photo ofDeer Creek Tribute Trail (Champion Mine Rd Trailhead)

    A super-fun trail hidden in plain view. I adored the two loops and would like to explore other trails in the area. A definite repeater! Parking on the side of the dirt road proved to be fine. Parking appears to be allow...

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  • California - Borrego - Coyote Canyon loop

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    near El Rancho Mobile Home Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    5.96mi
    Elevation +
    1371f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Coyote Canyon loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Coyote Canyon loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Coyote Canyon loop

    More Anza Borrego Hiking A nice hike up the Coyote mountain range. Start at the S22 close to mile 26 at the road to the dry lake. Some parts follow the old (closed) "road", other parts on well defined trails and...

  • california - Borrego Springs - Harper Canyon

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    near Ocotillo Wells, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    9.74mi
    Elevation +
    3898f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Harper Canyon Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Harper Canyon Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Harper Canyon

    More Anza Borrego Hiking A beautiful canyon hike. At HWY 78 mp 87.1 turn right (South). The road is a unmarked park road, only the sign 4x4 recommended indicates this as a park road. The road is fenced off at b...

  • California Borrego Springs - Sin Nombre Canyon Loop

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    near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)
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    Efmer
    Distance
    12.07mi
    Elevation +
    2192f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCalifornia Borrego Springs - Sin Nombre Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia Borrego Springs - Sin Nombre Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia Borrego Springs - Sin Nombre Canyon Loop

    More Anza Borrego Hiking Lots of canyons on this hike, wide, narrow, slots they are all here. Starting at South Carrizo Creek road head north east on a dirt road until a T junction (point D). A lot of green plants (s...

  • Nisene Marks

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    near Monte Toyon, California (United States)
    Author
    medwyn jones
    Distance
    16.75mi
    Elevation +
    3091f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofNisene Marks Photo ofNisene Marks Photo ofNisene Marks

    I started recording at the entry gate rather than the car park. Actual hike would have been 1-2 miles shorter

  • Sequoia N.P. - Giant Forest Museum to Crescent Meadow

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    near Pinewood, California (United States)
    Author
    Hiking Bear
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofSequoia N.P. - Giant Forest Museum to Crescent Meadow Photo ofSequoia N.P. - Giant Forest Museum to Crescent Meadow Photo ofSequoia N.P. - Giant Forest Museum to Crescent Meadow

    Leave the crowds behind and get close to the Sequoias on this beautiful trail. Leads off the Giant Forest Museum - use Big Trees Trail, Alta Trail and Huckleberry Trail and ends at the Crescent Meadow Parking Lot. We too...

  • Half Dome

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
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    Allan_R
    Distance
    8.45mi
    Elevation +
    4747f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofHalf Dome Photo ofHalf Dome Photo ofHalf Dome

    This is the Half Dome Trail from Happy Isles. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bad data from Happy Isles to the top of Nevada Fall and beyond due to surrounding terrain. You get the general idea though :) Overall hiki...

  • california - Palm Springs - East Deception Canyon - Left Fork

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    near Sky Valley, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    3379f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - East Deception Canyon - Left Fork Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - East Deception Canyon - Left Fork Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - East Deception Canyon - Left Fork

    A nice rocky canyon hike. Take the East Deception road, a bit rocky dirt road. It should be drivable by all cars. As the road forks turn left and park at point point "Park". There is not really an optimal route...

  • Clouds Rest Hike

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    foretown
    Distance
    19.69mi
    Elevation +
    7185f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofClouds Rest Hike Photo ofClouds Rest Hike Photo ofClouds Rest Hike

    If you didn't win a Half Dome permit - try to hike Clouds Rest instead :) Very strenuous and technical long hike from the Yosemite Valley floor all the way to the Clouds Rest summit. Please consider that it is gene...

  • San Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail

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    near Forest Falls, California (United States)
    Author
    markmcla
    Distance
    18.17mi
    Elevation +
    5469f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofSan Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail Photo ofSan Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail Photo ofSan Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail

    This is the shortest trail to San Gorgonio Peak, the highest peak in Southern California. And the view is very nice at the top! I think it's best to start this hike early so that you can reach the top before afternoon st...

  • california - Borrego Springs - Layer Cake Wash

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    near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)
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    Efmer
    Distance
    7.12mi
    Elevation +
    2677f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Layer Cake Wash Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Layer Cake Wash Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Layer Cake Wash

    More Anza Borrego Hiking An impressive sand canyon wash. There are no vehicles allowed in this wash. To get here follow the route to the Mud Palisades, but park at "Layer Cake", just before the Sandstone Canyon....

  • Mt Hoffmann

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofMt Hoffmann Photo ofMt Hoffmann Photo ofMt Hoffmann

    A hike from the May Lake Trailhead to May Lake, and up to Mt. Hoffmann. A fun hike with a spectacular payoff. The last few hundred feet are a fun little scramble. Be sure to take the short side trip to the May Lake overl...

  • Sunol Regional Wildernes-Little Yosemite

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    near Mission San Jose District, California (United States)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    3.33mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofSunol Regional Wildernes-Little Yosemite Photo ofSunol Regional Wildernes-Little Yosemite Photo ofSunol Regional Wildernes-Little Yosemite

    The Sunol Regional Wilderness is a regional park in Alameda County, the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California. It is located near the town of Sunol, south of Pleasanton and east of Fremont. Bedrock mortars...

  • Loch Leven Lakes

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    near Big Bend, California (United States)
    Author
    NevadaRambler
    Distance
    8.66mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLoch Leven Lakes Photo ofLoch Leven Lakes Photo ofLoch Leven Lakes

    Hike on the popular Loch Leven Lakes trail, ten miles west of Donner Pass (I-80) in California, USA, in the Tahoe National Forest. It’s a gorgeous set of alpine lakes set in glaciated granite terrain. Turn-around options...

    A great hike for mid summer with the bonus of a swim at the destination!
    MikeOnTheTrail

  • Chuckwalla from the end of Sinatra

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    near Cathedral City, California (United States)
    Author
    LORI HAMILTON
    Distance
    2.09mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofChuckwalla from the end of Sinatra Photo ofChuckwalla from the end of Sinatra Photo ofChuckwalla from the end of Sinatra

    This is an easy to moderate trail, that is pretty Sandy and Rocky in varying places. There is stunning vistas throughout the entire hike, and if you get the opportunity to do this so that you finish around sunset you’ll ...

  • california - Mecca - Cheese Bush Wash - Slot - Lupine Wash Loop

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    near Desert Camp, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    7.43mi
    Elevation +
    3058f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Cheese Bush Wash - Slot - Lupine Wash Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Cheese Bush Wash - Slot - Lupine Wash Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Cheese Bush Wash - Slot - Lupine Wash Loop

    A beautiful canyon loop and full in bloom at the right time. Past the Painted Canyon crossing park after mile 3.7 on your left at the Closed Area sign. Hike in to the wide canyon and always keep left in the wider w...

  • California - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse - Bow Willow Loop

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    near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)
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    Efmer
    Distance
    10.49mi
    Elevation +
    3930f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse - Bow Willow Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse - Bow Willow Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse - Bow Willow Loop

    More Anza Borrego Hiking A hike in a boulder rich area, one of the best places to spot hummingbirds. At mile 48.2 turn to Bow Willow campground, on an excellent dirt road. After about 1.7 Mile, park at the end of ...

  • Mt Whitney Trail

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    near Whitney Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    markmcla
    Distance
    24.69mi
    Elevation +
    6778f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofMt Whitney Trail Photo ofMt Whitney Trail Photo ofMt Whitney Trail

    This is a LONNNGGG hike!! 22 miles, with 6300' elevation gain. The trail leads up and up and up and up, until you finally reach the peak of Mt Whitney at an elevation of 14,495'!! (And then of course you must take the lo...

  • Yosemite Falls Trail to El Capitan

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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
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    Allan_R
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    4019f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofYosemite Falls Trail to El Capitan Photo ofYosemite Falls Trail to El Capitan Photo ofYosemite Falls Trail to El Capitan

    We hiked this in early May. Above 7000' it was all hard packed snow, done in hiking boots. Fun stuff! There is some bad data between the bottom and top of Yosemite Falls due to the surrounding terrain. Overall hiking ...

  • Mission Peak # 11-Stanford Avenue

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    near Warm Springs District, California (United States)
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    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    6.98mi
    Elevation +
    2182f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofMission Peak # 11-Stanford Avenue Photo ofMission Peak # 11-Stanford Avenue Photo ofMission Peak # 11-Stanford Avenue

    Mission Peak is not the highest peak in this part of the Southeast San Francisco Bay area, Mount Allison and Monument Peak immediately to the south are higher, but Mission is the most distinct and most frequently summite...

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