The Best Trails in California (United States)

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Photo of Iowa Hill Road to Yankee Jims Bridge

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Photo of [SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge

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Iowa Hill Road to Yankee Jims Bridge

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Hiking

near Colfax, California (United States)

FoothillHikers

Distance

5.75mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

97| 5.0

This hike is difficult due to frequent narrow spots with steep drop-offs. It's anything but fast going and can be brutally hot in the exposed areas during the summer. It's not for the faint of heart past Windy Point. Ele...

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mehdi.tabibvand

Magnífica ruta y preciosas fotos. ¡¡Que suerte tenéis de disfrutar de esos parajes!!
Dalits

Thanks for including waypoints with photos to this great hike. I'll add this hike to my list of places to visit on my ne...
Anderson

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California - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse Canyon

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Hiking

near El Rancho Mobile Home Park, California (United States)

Efmer

Distance

13.45mi

Elevation +

1798f

TrailRank

77| 5.0

A hike up to 3 rock houses used by miners. Hike up the rockhouse canyon. At the bend you can see a hiking trail, running along the canyon wall. The not so hidden "hidden spring" can be found on the left side (north)...

Excellent contribution of part of the territory of USA. Very good pictures and a description of each route as detailed. ...
sextante

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[SMC] Mt Shasta - Casaval Ridge

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Alpine Climbing

near Howard, California (United States)

officialposer

Distance

10.27mi

Elevation +

7349f

TrailRank

75| 5.0

MT. SHASTA CASAVAL RIDGE. This route is one of the most prominent and striking features on the south side of Mt. Shasta with Avalanche Gulch on the east side and Cascade Gulch on the west side. Many climbers rate this ro...

The best view is when you can get up there in time to see the shadow of the mountain. That is impressive.
Dana H.

Another nice trail.
José Rolo de Sousa

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NEVADA FALL TRAIL from YOSEMITE TRAILHEAD PARKING

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Hiking

near Curry Village, California (United States)

tomas91

Distance

9.11mi

Elevation +

2139f

TrailRank

75

Wonderfull trail, with a 2139ft "positive slope" The hike starts from the Yosemite Trailhead Parking, next to Curry Village. This hike connects in some trams to the the famous "John Muir" trail and the "Mist trail". The...
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Anza Borrego - Mortero Palms To Goat Canyon Trestle

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Hiking

near Mortero Palms, California (United States)

Efmer

Distance

6.46mi

Elevation +

3363f

TrailRank

73

More Anza Borrego Hiking Hiking to the Trestle a boulder climbing hike. Starting at the Montero Palms Canyon parking. (For directions see the separate driving directions with gps route.) As you hike up you can s...
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California - Palm Springs - Boo Hoff - Cove to Lake - Loop

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Hiking

near Vista Santa Rosa, California (United States)

Efmer

Distance

10.89mi

Elevation +

2293f

TrailRank

73| 4.5

A scenic mountain hike. This hike is marked as easy, because it's easy to hike on. But because of the climb and the length, it's actually a bit more difficult. Hike on the dirt road. Don't follow the trail marker...

We enjoyed the hike, it has a good climb to it which gives you nice views of the surrounding area. Our hike was in the r...
Port flora

Did this just the other day for terrain and climate training for a hike in Death Valley.
Problema

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California - Mecca - Ladder Canyon Loop

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Hiking

near Cactus City, California (United States)

Efmer

Distance

4.64mi

Elevation +

633f

TrailRank

72| 4.67

One of the best hikes in Mecca. Hike in the canyon to the right, not the one with the END sign. On the right hand side of the canyon there is a sign, directing left towards the ladder canyon. There will probably be ...

Great hike, fairly easy to follow. Best done in this direction (clockwise) with the toughest parts at the beginning. Not...
Port flora

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Redwood Regional Park 6-mile Loop, Oakland

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Hiking

near Valle Vista, California (United States)

Chatterbox

Distance

6.34mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

72

East Oakland's large north-south redwood forest separating the city from its largest reservoir is a great escape, with dozens of accessible and reasonably gradual and wide trails along a steep ridge. This loop follows...
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San Francisco (IBP 51)

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Mountain Bike

near North Point Public Housing, California (United States)

xarmangue

Distance

30.52mi

Elevation +

1811f

TrailRank

72

Ruta en bicicleta per San Francisco passant per: 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...
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2013-03-24 San Francisco 'Marathon'

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Hiking

near South of Market, California (United States)

sebastien.picard

Distance

25.44mi

Elevation +

2582f

TrailRank

72

Full day hike in San Francisco Most of it has 0 technical difficulty but a few trails / off track stretches should be considered as difficult. The purpose was to burn my soles, put my legs to the test… and see as muc...
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SoCal - San Jacinto - Exploring Camp Lackey - Sidetrail on the PCT

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Hiking

near Pine Wood, California (United States)

Problema

Distance

15.74mi

Elevation +

2579f

TrailRank

72

** Most of the waypoint flags are clickable with additional pics ** This old boys and girls camp sits on the old PCT route before the trail was moved off the forest road and shunted further West. The camp was abandone...
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Lost Coast Trail - King Range

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Hiking

near Petrolia, California (United States)

Waterfallin

Distance

25.96mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

71

My son and I enjoyed a three day outback adventure in one of a few coastal wilderness hiking experiences in the United States. The northern half of the Lost Coast Trail follows a rugged shoreline of sand and rock for 40k...
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Alum Rock

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Hiking

near East Foothills, California (United States)

Raider_CR506

Distance

7.93mi

Elevation +

1867f

TrailRank

71

Alum Rock Park Alum Rock Park was founded in 1872 and is one of California’s oldest municipal parks. Nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beau...
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Grant Grove Village , Sunset Trail , Dead Giant , north grove , general grant tree

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Hiking

near Grant Grove Village, California (United States)

deslok

Distance

11.65mi

Elevation +

1798f

TrailRank

70

Lots of attractions along the hike. I left the car at Grant grove Village visitor's center. I hiked clock wise , headed first towards Sequoia lake , just because I like to keep the good things to the end. I was all alone...
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california - Joshua Tree - Stubbe Springs Loop

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Hiking

near Pinto Wye, California (United States)

Efmer

Distance

12.97mi

Elevation +

2674f

TrailRank

70

Nice and easy loop, canyon, flats, the rim and a spring. Park at Juniper Flats. The trail follows the California at first and is extremely well marked. Left off the California trail, follow a jeep trail for a short ...
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Sunol-Red Hill-Vista Grande

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Hiking

near Mission San Jose District, California (United States)

Raider_CR506

Distance

7.63mi

Elevation +

1893f

TrailRank

70

Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Regional Wilderness was us...
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California Borrego Springs - Palm Springs Loop

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Hiking

near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)

Efmer

Distance

3.98mi

Elevation +

1096f

TrailRank

70

More Anza Borrego Hiking Highway S2 Mile 47 exit Campground. On a good dirt road (all cars) along the campground to the trail head. Head North in the wash to Mary's Grove that can be seen from the parking. At Mary's G...
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Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail

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Hiking

near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California (United States)

Chatterbox

Distance

7.92mi

Elevation +

1923f

TrailRank

70| 5.0

If you are staying in or visiting Idyllwild, this great moderate hike on a forgiving trail starts just 3/4 mile from the center of town. Warning: you'll need a free hiking registration form that you can secure at the Ran...

Took me about 2h to reach the end in pretty high pace
Dedy Lansky

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Kingston Mountain Trail

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Dual-sport Motorcycle

near Jean, Nevada (United States)

Nick Nickerson

Distance

57.17mi

Elevation +

5233f

TrailRank

68

The Kingston Mountain Trail takes you from Jean, Nevada (approximately 25 miles Southwest of Las Vegas on Highway 15 to Old Spanish Trail located approximately 50 miles West of Las Vegas. There are no gas stations any...
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Yosemite: North Dome via Snow Creek

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Hiking

near Curry Village, California (United States)

thwarte

Distance

21.11mi

Elevation +

5381f

TrailRank

68| 4.84

Up Snow Creek switchbacks just past Mirror Lake, around Indian Peak (didn't do peak or even visit arch, sigh), to N. Dome, then on to Yosemite Falls and descent after dark. Started 8:30am, return 11pm. Mild mid-70's weat...

I did this trail with two other individuals as a New Year backpacking trip from January 1st to the 4th. The temperatures...
Kale SantaCruz

Fantastic trail and very good info. Thanks for sharing.
José Rolo de Sousa

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Negro Bar Loop Trail (high and low bluffs)

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Hiking

near Folsom, California (United States)

MarcyB!

Distance

5.06mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

Fun, local trail with easy-access free parking. Trail splits itself between approx 35% paved American River Bike Trail and 65% meandering dirt trails. Some short rocky steep climbs & descents that could cause slipping...

Great hike, and a chance to see a bald eagle, if you're lucky.
Mark Moore

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Miners Ravine: Backcounty Bliss

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Unspecified

near Roseville, California (United States)

FoothillHikers

Distance

5.93mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

This is an easy-moderate 5.8-mile gem of a hike with several short steep hills. Prepare for some serious nature including enough birds to qualify as a sanctuary. I spied the most beautiful Blue Heron in flight I have eve...

This trail listing was recorded in 2011 and, unfortunately since then, the homeless have taken over much of this backcou...
MarcyB!

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South Mount Hawkins Loop | San Gabriel Mountains, CA

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Hiking

near Falling Springs (historical), California (United States)

TRAVELPHOTOBOX

Distance

11.80mi

Elevation +

3005f

TrailRank

67

South Mount Hawkins is a 7,783 foot mountain peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, contained within the Angeles National Forest. The mountain was named for Nellie Hawkins, a popular waitress at a local cafe in the early 20t...
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Mt Diablo, Contra Costa County, CA 2018-01-20 10:00

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Hiking

near Alamo Oaks, California (United States)

bachr

Distance

15.43mi

Elevation +

3878f

TrailRank

67

Start time: 01/20/2018 10:00Finish time: 01/20/2018 16:30Distance: 24.8 km (06:30)Moving time: 05:19Average speed: 3.81 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 4.66 km/hMax. speed: 14.63 km/hMinimum altitude: 190 mMaximum altitude: 1168 mA...
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Hiking the Ocean Trail Reserve to Abalone Cove

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Hiking

near San Pedro Hill, California (United States)

TRAVELPHOTOBOX

Distance

5.54mi

Elevation +

699f

TrailRank

67

The Ocean Trails Ecological Reserve is part of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. There are 54-acre park just waiting to be explored! We follow a trail through the shoreline to Abalone Cove.
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