The Best Trails in California (United States)

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  • PCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG

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    near Bonnie Bell, California (United States)
    Author
    Problema
    Distance
    29.89mi
    Elevation +
    7736f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofPCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG Photo ofPCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG Photo ofPCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG

    North bound on the Pacific Crest Trail from the Whitewater Preserve to the Mission Springs Campground in the San Bernardino National Forest. This hike is approximately 21 miles from the Preserve to Mission Springs. It...

    I appreciate the track and the waypoints. You seem to be referencing waypoints listed on somebody else's track (i.e. NoB...
    Desert Jones

  • Redwood Regional Park

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    near Valle Vista, California (United States)
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    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    8.51mi
    Elevation +
    1339f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRedwood Regional Park Photo ofRedwood Regional Park Photo ofRedwood Regional Park

    edwood Regional Park is a part of the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located in the hills east of Oakland. The park contains the largest remaining natural stand of coast red...

    Nice! Thanks for your Help! i like to hike with you!
    CaliHiker

  • California - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop

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    near Cactus City, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    7.12mi
    Elevation +
    1883f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop

    A stunning hike in the east ladder canyon. Start hiking up into the Big Painted Canyon Wash. About 400 yards past the 2 small ladders "ladder 1", keep right as you see another ladder in the white canyon. Hike up t...

    Hi. Thanks for the trail. I followed it today and I noticed that it's wrong in some sections. Maybe the time changed the...
    RossoGabriel

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  • Goler Wash/Mengel Pass 4x4 trip

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    near Valley Wells, California (United States)
    Author
    foretown
    Distance
    14.30mi
    Elevation +
    4016f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofGoler Wash/Mengel Pass 4x4 trip Photo ofGoler Wash/Mengel Pass 4x4 trip Photo ofGoler Wash/Mengel Pass 4x4 trip

    4x4 trip to Death Valley through Goler Canyon and Mengel Pass Trail difficulty is mostly average, but it has a few tight and rocky spots that could be quite a bit challenging for some SUVs. Trip has been done in a most...

  • Lost Horse Mine Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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    near Indio Hills, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1017f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofLost Horse Mine Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA Photo ofLost Horse Mine Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA Photo ofLost Horse Mine Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA

    In the late 1800s, miners dug around 300 mines in the lands now protected as Joshua Tree National Park. The Lost Horse Mine is one the best-preserved gold mines in the southwest area of the park. You can access by hiking...

  • Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve | Huntington Beach, CA

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    near Sunset Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBolsa Chica Ecological Reserve | Huntington Beach, CA Photo ofBolsa Chica Ecological Reserve | Huntington Beach, CA Photo ofBolsa Chica Ecological Reserve | Huntington Beach, CA

    The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is an approximately 1,300 acre coastal estuary in the city of Huntington Beach, California. A three-mile trail system offers outdoor activity and immersion in nature. There are two entr...

    I didn’t do the whole trail because I’d forgotten my snacks and got hungry so want to go back and do the furthest part! ...
    hannah.longthorp

  • California - Borrego - West Butte - The Slot loop

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    near Ocotillo Wells, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    6.44mi
    Elevation +
    1729f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - West Butte - The Slot loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - West Butte - The Slot loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - West Butte - The Slot loop

    More Anza Borrego Hiking A loop over West Butte and back through the Slot. The S78 at mile 87 take the dirt road. Normally a 4x4 road but go as far as you can. Sometimes regular cars make is almost to the end. ...

  • Vargas Plateu

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    near Brightside, California (United States)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    4.29mi
    Elevation +
    961f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofVargas Plateu Photo ofVargas Plateu Photo ofVargas Plateu

    This 1,249-acre regional park provides tremendous views from its setting in the Fremont Hills. The plateau rises quickly and steeply from the bay plain to an elevation 1,000 feet above the streets below, overlooking Nile...

  • MT. Diablo Grand Loop Trail

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    near Rock City, California (United States)
    Author
    wongseek
    Distance
    7.16mi
    Elevation +
    2073f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofMT. Diablo Grand Loop Trail Photo ofMT. Diablo Grand Loop Trail Photo ofMT. Diablo Grand Loop Trail

    A gorgeous 360 degree regional vista of the Sierras, Mt. Tamalpis to Bay Area atop Mt. Diablo. Trail starting from Juniper campground counterclockwise is one full of steep incline and decline. Surrounded by majestic gran...

  • Giant Forest Loop

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    near Pinewood, California (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    7.80mi
    Elevation +
    1362f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGiant Forest Loop Photo ofGiant Forest Loop Photo ofGiant Forest Loop

    Arrive early. The parking lots fill by late morning. The trail down to Sherman Tree is paved and crowded. Once you leave the paved trail you have the trail to yourself. The trail passes many giant sequoias, an old cattle...

    Great hike, hits all the main trees and scenery and provides a nice overview of the sequoia national park in a not too l...
    Miguel Mañanes

  • California - Borrego - Hellhole canyon - CRH Loop

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    near Desert Sands Mobile Home Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    3412f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Hellhole canyon - CRH Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Hellhole canyon - CRH Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Hellhole canyon - CRH Loop

    More Anza Borrego Hiking Nice but more difficult loop, with much of the scenery Borrego has to offer. For more photos and descriptions read the Hellhole canyon trail and the California RH Trail (Borrego-Jasper). ...

  • california - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto

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    near Mortmar, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    5.83mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto

    Easy and spectacular hike, to the small hidden springs oasis. From the Painted Canyon Rd, turn right on a marked dirt road after 4.8 Mile. (The road is only marked by an arrow, not by name) This short road should be...

  • Horsetail falls trail South lake Tahoe

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    near Twin Bridges, California (United States)
    Author
    deslok
    Distance
    5.25mi
    Elevation +
    1631f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofHorsetail falls trail South lake Tahoe Photo ofHorsetail falls trail South lake Tahoe Photo ofHorsetail falls trail South lake Tahoe

    The climb up to the upper falls was very challenging , because the trail is not marked. So - I found myself doing trail-and-error until I managed to find they way up. From a certain point on the way up , there are markin...

  • Forestdale Rd to Blue Lake Road

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    near Kirkwood, California (United States)
    Author
    gncanterbury
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    407f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofForestdale Rd to Blue Lake Road Photo ofForestdale Rd to Blue Lake Road Photo ofForestdale Rd to Blue Lake Road

    We walk through some nice meadows near the West Fork of the Carson River. Be aware where the creeks are as the meadows can be muddy.

  • Brushy Peak Trail

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    near Greenville (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    4.98mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofBrushy Peak Trail Photo ofBrushy Peak Trail Photo ofBrushy Peak Trail

    Brushy Peak, also known as Brushy Knob or Las Cuevas (The Caves), is a summit overlooking and north of the Livermore Valley, in the Diablo Range in Alameda County, California. It rises to an elevation of 1,686 feet / 514...

  • Mission Peak - Mount Allison

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    near Mission San Jose District, California (United States)
    Author
    Raider_CR506
    with CaliHiker
    Distance
    11.64mi
    Elevation +
    2854f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofMission Peak - Mount Allison Photo ofMission Peak - Mount Allison Photo ofMission Peak - Mount Allison

    Ohlone College Access 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA. Access from Pine Street or Witherly Lane off Mission Blvd. Both the Peak Trail and the Panorama Trail lead to the Mission Peak summit. Trails accessible by Ride...

  • Bald mountain Trail near Shaver Lake Sierra Forest California

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    near Dinkey Creek, California (United States)
    Author
    deslok
    Distance
    6.86mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofBald mountain Trail near Shaver Lake Sierra Forest California Photo ofBald mountain Trail near Shaver Lake Sierra Forest California Photo ofBald mountain Trail near Shaver Lake Sierra Forest California

    The first part of the trail is a steep , but later on it turns to a relatively flat or slow slope walk on the ridge. The last part joins a jeep road to bald mountain peak, so I had lots of vehicle company. Bald peak has ...

  • California - Borrego - Mudcaves

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    near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    5.50mi
    Elevation +
    2300f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Mudcaves Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Mudcaves Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego - Mudcaves

    More Anza Borrego Hiking Impressive canyon with slots and caves. From Highway S2 Mile 43 exit Palm Spring. This sandy road is best driven by a 4x4. At the marked crossing with Arroya Tapiado turn left. Road co...

  • Mount Baldy - Bear Canyon Trail to Devil's Backbone to 3 T's Trail

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    near Mount Baldy, California (United States)
    Author
    deafcaesar
    Distance
    17.42mi
    Elevation +
    7746f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMount Baldy - Bear Canyon Trail to Devil's Backbone to 3 T's Trail Photo ofMount Baldy - Bear Canyon Trail to Devil's Backbone to 3 T's Trail Photo ofMount Baldy - Bear Canyon Trail to Devil's Backbone to 3 T's Trail

    One brutal hike. The first six miles are diabolical. The Devil's Backbone is the easiest part. Get ready for extra elevation gain on the 3 T's Trail. Didn't climb them individually. Just stayed on the trail. Icehouse Can...

    I have been wanting to do this route since last year. I am hoping to add my own review to it sometime this summer. :-D
    EnriqueLucha

  • Baldy Peak LA

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    near Dells (historical), California (United States)
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    Felipe Bernardes
    Distance
    9.58mi
    Elevation +
    4183f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofBaldy Peak LA Photo ofBaldy Peak LA Photo ofBaldy Peak LA

    Baldy Peak LA Highest point in LA County. Beautiful hike, suitable for a loop: - Starting point: Mankers campground. Requires a pass for parking, you can get it at the station on the way up. The loop is formed by the ...

  • Mule Team Trail

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    near Furnace Creek, California (United States)
    Author
    Nick Nickerson
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    394f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofMule Team Trail Photo ofMule Team Trail Photo ofMule Team Trail

    Mule Team Trail is a trail just off Highway 190 approximately 5 miles from the Intersection of Badwater Road. It is a very well maintained one-way dirt road approximately 3 miles long that winds through yellow hills made...

  • Las Vegas-Monrovia (LA)

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    near Eastland Heights, Nevada (United States)
    Author
    Kralj
    Distance
    300.34mi
    Elevation +
    10571f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofLas Vegas-Monrovia (LA) Photo ofLas Vegas-Monrovia (LA) Photo ofLas Vegas-Monrovia (LA)

    From Las vegas to LA is part of my longer travel which I took in July 2004. I had to take part in training organized in Denver and then to join workshop in LA. Time distance between two events was one week, so I took a c...

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