The Best Trails in California (United States)

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  • Lindsey Lake - Five Lakes Basin Loop

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    near Marsh Mill, California (United States)
    Author
    travelingdina
    Distance
    24.34mi
    Elevation +
    3294f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofLindsey Lake - Five Lakes Basin Loop Photo ofLindsey Lake - Five Lakes Basin Loop Photo ofLindsey Lake - Five Lakes Basin Loop

    tl;dr - Gorgeous, moderate hike with varied terrain. Very crowded on a holiday weekend & hard to find a good campsite, but still worth it. Conditions on Memorial Day Weekend : Overnight lows of 45, a few passing thund...

  • california - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail

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    near Joshua Tree, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    8.67mi
    Elevation +
    1857f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail

    A beautiful loop, following rough boulder canyons, plains, a look at the rim and back into another canyon. From the Hwy turn right on the Contenta road. At the crossing it goes straight on into a fairly good dirt roa...

  • Pioneer Express Trail - Cardiac Hill

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    near Auburn, California (United States)
    Author
    FoothillHikers
    Distance
    0.85mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofPioneer Express Trail - Cardiac Hill Photo ofPioneer Express Trail - Cardiac Hill Photo ofPioneer Express Trail - Cardiac Hill

    Tracks start at the Cardiac Hill Auburn State Recreation Area gate on Maidu in Auburn and ends above Oregon Bar. These tracks and waypoints were logged in an effort to document the impact of a landowner that is marking h...

  • Lakes Basin 2013-09-01

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    near Little Jamison (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    NevadaRambler
    Distance
    7.72mi
    Elevation +
    1496f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLakes Basin 2013-09-01 Photo ofLakes Basin 2013-09-01 Photo ofLakes Basin 2013-09-01

    Hike in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, Plumas National Forest, from the Jamison Mine Trailhead in the Plumas-Eureka State Park near Graeagle, California, USA. The hike starts at the Jamison Mine historic site. The rout...

    Awesome route! I took my 8yr old son along with me and we had a blast.
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  • california - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail

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    near Mahoney Trailer Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail

    One of the better palm hikes and fairly easy to hike. Starts at the Indian Canyons, Andreas/Murray Canyon parking. you can park at the south side of the oasis. The trail is very well marked and starts at the south...

  • Rubicon Trail - Lake Tahoe

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    near Frosts (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    deslok
    Distance
    9.83mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofRubicon Trail - Lake Tahoe Photo ofRubicon Trail - Lake Tahoe Photo ofRubicon Trail - Lake Tahoe

    The trail offers great views of the coast line of lake Tahoe from Rubicon point to Vikingsholm, The parking lot at Rubicon point was full - so I started in the Lighthouse trailhead. I didn't want to go back the same way ...

  • Mission Peak

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    near Mission San Jose District, California (United States)
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    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    7.91mi
    Elevation +
    2280f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofMission Peak Photo ofMission Peak Photo ofMission Peak

    Mission Peak Mission Peak Regional Preserve is a public park east of Fremont, California, operated by the East Bay Regional Park District. It is the northern summit on a ridge that includes Mount Allison and Monument Pe...

  • Dawson Saddle to Mt Baden Powell

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    near Paradise Springs, California (United States)
    Author
    markmcla
    Distance
    9.02mi
    Elevation +
    2490f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDawson Saddle to Mt Baden Powell Photo ofDawson Saddle to Mt Baden Powell Photo ofDawson Saddle to Mt Baden Powell

    This is a wonderful route to Mt Baden Powell. Much of the trail follows a ridge. On the south facing side of the ridge, there are steep canyons, and you can still a little bit of snow still clinging to Mt Baldy. And to t...

    corrected - Limber pine is the name of the tree, the oldest living relative - Bristlecone pine is in White Mountains, Ca...
    anc2020

  • Death Valley's Telescope Peak

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    near Panamint, California (United States)
    Author
    Sergey Logunov
    Distance
    12.64mi
    Elevation +
    3077f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofDeath Valley's Telescope Peak Photo ofDeath Valley's Telescope Peak Photo ofDeath Valley's Telescope Peak

    The best hike and views in the valley. With awe and dedication to the avid hiker who introduced me this wonderful place.

  • california - Borrego Springs - Bighorn Canyon to Blue Spring

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    near Scissors Crossing, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    5.20mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Bighorn Canyon to Blue Spring Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Bighorn Canyon to Blue Spring Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Bighorn Canyon to Blue Spring

    More Anza Borrego Hiking A hike in a stunning canyon to a spring. On HWY 78 close to MP 81, turn in the dirt road signposted Pinyon Wash. This is a nice dirt road, but you need a bit of clearance. Follow the road...

  • Jenkinson Lake Loop (Pollock Pines)

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    near Sly Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Sacguy
    Distance
    8.18mi
    Elevation +
    341f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJenkinson Lake Loop (Pollock Pines)

    FUN FUN FUN trail with beautiful views. I mountain bike it but people hike & jog this trail. The trail is technically challenging in spots (rocks, roots, cliffs). There are some short hard climbs but overall it's fairly ...

    The shape of your path is very similar to the shape of a fish
    mehdi.tabibvand

  • california - Joshua Tree - Bigfoot Loop

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    near Panorama Heights, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    6.46mi
    Elevation +
    2067f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Bigfoot Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Bigfoot Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Bigfoot Loop

    An impressive loop, following washes and cross country. At mile 1.9 past the West Entrance, park on a small roadside parking to the right. Head towards the small hill to the South/West, away from the road. Keep th...

  • Aiken Mine Road

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    near Baker, California (United States)
    Author
    Nick Nickerson
    Distance
    47.69mi
    Elevation +
    3960f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofAiken Mine Road Photo ofAiken Mine Road Photo ofAiken Mine Road

    This is a wonderful closeup trip of involving many large cinder cones and very fresh lava flows. The first 15 miles from Baker are well paved roads. There is a small side trip prior to reaching Aiken Mine road that shows...

  • Loch Leven Lakes via Salmon Lake TH

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    near Cisco, California (United States)
    Author
    gncanterbury
    Distance
    7.45mi
    Elevation +
    830f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofLoch Leven Lakes via Salmon Lake TH Photo ofLoch Leven Lakes via Salmon Lake TH Photo ofLoch Leven Lakes via Salmon Lake TH

    Driving Directions: From Yuba Gap exit 160 on I-80, drive south on Yuba Gap road for 0.3 mile, and turn right toward Lodgepole campground. At 1.1 miles further, turn left on road 19 (unpaved). Drive four miles and turn ...

  • Bear Gulch-High Peaks Loop

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    near Pinnacles, California (United States)
    Author
    lilylover11
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    1923f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofBear Gulch-High Peaks Loop Photo ofBear Gulch-High Peaks Loop Photo ofBear Gulch-High Peaks Loop

    Parked at Bear Gulch Day Use area, where there was plenty of parking, regular bathrooms, small picnic area, and water filling station. Started a little after 7:30am to do a clockwise loop (Moses Spring, Bear Gulch Cave, ...

    Really nice walk, with a fair bit of variety and none of the path is too steep (although the part through the 'steep and...
    dw_young

  • Mist trail, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    lilylover11
    Distance
    8.50mi
    Elevation +
    2123f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofMist trail, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall Photo ofMist trail, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall Photo ofMist trail, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall

    Arrived at Yosemite Valley Trailhead Parking around 7:30am. It's required to store all food in the bear-resistant lockers provided. There are normal restrooms just before the Happy Isles Bridge. Trail is pretty easy up t...

  • Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

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    near Verona, California (United States)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    5.37mi
    Elevation +
    1322f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofPleasanton Ridge Regional Park Photo ofPleasanton Ridge Regional Park Photo ofPleasanton Ridge Regional Park

    Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park contains over 25 miles (40 km) of trails, most of which are dirt roads, except for the Woodland Trail, the Bay Leaf Trail, and a few sections of the North Ridge and Ridgeline trails. Park e...

  • San Francisco. 10/03/2020

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    near Fort Mason, California (United States)
    Author
    tevfik erdemgüler
    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    384f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofSan Francisco. 10/03/2020 Photo ofSan Francisco. 10/03/2020 Photo ofSan Francisco. 10/03/2020

    Tevfik Erdemgüler Tekli Yürüyüş. 10/03/2020 San Francisco. Fort Mason - Marina Boulevard - East Beach - Golden Gate Trial - Fort Point - Presidio - Palace of Fine Arts.

  • Big Meadow towards Scott's Lake

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    near Nebelhorn, California (United States)
    Author
    LynsTinPalace
    Distance
    5.42mi
    Elevation +
    709f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofBig Meadow towards Scott's Lake Photo ofBig Meadow towards Scott's Lake Photo ofBig Meadow towards Scott's Lake

    Beautiful hike. Steady uphill but easy to navigate trail and rock. Many of which were small incline stairways and not steep at all. Wooded, duff, small rocks forests pine and Aspen. One mile short of reaching Scott's Lak...

  • Bear Gulch Cave

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    near Pinnacles, California (United States)
    Author
    gncanterbury
    Distance
    8.24mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofBear Gulch Cave Photo ofBear Gulch Cave Photo ofBear Gulch Cave

    From Campground, to Bench Trail, to Bear Gulch Trail, to Bear Gulch Cave Trail which is a short loop thru the Caves. This is more like an out and back, only you don’t go back thru the caves.

  • Casper’s Wilderness Park

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    near San Juan Hot Springs, California (United States)
    Author
    z133pb1
    Distance
    9.38mi
    Elevation +
    1253f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofCasper’s Wilderness Park Photo ofCasper’s Wilderness Park Photo ofCasper’s Wilderness Park

    Fantastic easy hike through a beautiful park. Trails super well laid out. East ridge is my favourite the flowers in March were amazing!!! Well worth it.

  • california - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine

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    near Hayfield, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    9.32mi
    Elevation +
    1867f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine

    A nice loop following washes, along an old mine. At the Porcupine Wash (Huge sign) park. Hike South/West into the wash. You can hike straight for the notch in the hills. (Second picture with the yellow bush, the a...

  • Mount Pinos Loop | Los Padres National Forest CA

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    near Pine Mountain Club, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    4.26mi
    Elevation +
    509f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofMount Pinos Loop | Los Padres National Forest CA Photo ofMount Pinos Loop | Los Padres National Forest CA Photo ofMount Pinos Loop | Los Padres National Forest CA

    Mount Pinos is the highest peak in the Ventura County, reaching an elevation of 8,831 feet. Its located in the southern portion of the Los Padres National Forest. We began the walk in the Chula Vista parking area where a...

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