The Best Trails in California (United States)

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  • california - Borrego Springs - Palm Wash to Sheep Tanks

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    near Truckhaven, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    10.86mi
    Elevation +
    4551f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Palm Wash to Sheep Tanks Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Palm Wash to Sheep Tanks Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Palm Wash to Sheep Tanks

    More Anza Borrego Hiking An easy most scenic canyon hike to a couple of sheep tanks. Park at the Calcite road (all cars), or drive the road as far as you can. You need an high clearance AWD to drive the calcite ro...

  • California - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop

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    near Mahoney Trailer Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Efmer
    Distance
    9.04mi
    Elevation +
    3510f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop

    A beautiful loop over Murray Hill. There are 2 parking options. The one on Araby and one at Earl Henderson. The Earl Henderson is by far the best, always enough room. The Araby parking can be quite busy, as this is...

  • Point Lobos State Reserve - Perimeter trail

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    near Carmel Highlands, California (United States)
    Author
    zeebo
    Distance
    5.04mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPoint Lobos State Reserve - Perimeter trail Photo ofPoint Lobos State Reserve - Perimeter trail Photo ofPoint Lobos State Reserve - Perimeter trail

    Gorgeous sunny day at Point Lobos. We took a nice easy fun hike today (still trying to break in my new hiking shoes). We saw 2 bunnies, a deer that let us walk very close, a millipede, seals, sea lions, and many birds. T...

    Easy coastal trail, but area is heavily used and rather too many perople for my liking. Likewise the trails are a little...
    medwyn jones
    Gorgeous scenary :) very easy to follow with pleanty of options to drift arround
    nalepop

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  • Pisgah Crater Trail

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    near Pisgah, California (United States)
    Author
    Nick Nickerson
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofPisgah Crater Trail Photo ofPisgah Crater Trail Photo ofPisgah Crater Trail

    From WIkipedia: "Pisgah Crater, or Pisgah Volcano, is a young volcanic cinder cone rising above a lava plain in the Mojave Desert, between Barstow and Needles, California in San Bernardino County, California. The volcan...

  • PCT to Donner Summit Lakes Loop Trail: Lakes Angela, Flora, and Azalea Loop via the PCT

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    near Norden, California (United States)
    Author
    MarcyB!
    Distance
    5.25mi
    Elevation +
    561f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPCT to Donner Summit Lakes Loop Trail: Lakes Angela, Flora, and Azalea Loop via the PCT Photo ofPCT to Donner Summit Lakes Loop Trail: Lakes Angela, Flora, and Azalea Loop via the PCT Photo ofPCT to Donner Summit Lakes Loop Trail: Lakes Angela, Flora, and Azalea Loop via the PCT

    The PCT half of this hike is along a well-trodden, easy-to-follow trail. Starting at mile 3.1 to mile 3.2 requires navigating across unmarked granite. Once you’re at each lake, you’ll find several trails intersecting t...

    If the lake levels you may need find a higher trail over the granite.
    Mark Moore

  • california - Borrego Springs - Grapevine Peak - Butter Creek

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    near Scissors Crossing, California (United States)
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    Efmer
    Distance
    9.10mi
    Elevation +
    3369f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Grapevine Peak - Butter Creek Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Grapevine Peak - Butter Creek Photo ofcalifornia - Borrego Springs - Grapevine Peak - Butter Creek

    More Anza Borrego Hiking A nice hike up to the Grapevine Peak for some stunning views. At HWY 78 close to mp 74, take the dirt road, marked Grapevine (West). I've seen regular cars on this road, but I recommend so...

  • from San Pedro County Park to Montara Mountain

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    near Linda Mar, California (United States)
    Author
    wildwestwind
    Distance
    3.61mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo offrom San Pedro County Park to Montara Mountain Photo offrom San Pedro County Park to Montara Mountain Photo offrom San Pedro County Park to Montara Mountain

    from San Pedro County Park to Montara Mountain Summit. Easy track, steady but light uphill. First part passes through a lovely eucalyptus wood: the smell of the trees on a summer day is delicious and refreshing. On the w...

  • University Peak

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    near Seven Pines, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    9.52mi
    Elevation +
    4331f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofUniversity Peak Photo ofUniversity Peak Photo ofUniversity Peak

    A very difficult dayhike of University Peak, via the North Face route. The trail starts off quite easy, going up the Kearsarge Pass trail toward Matlock Lake, but once you leave Matlock Lake, it's all off-trail. The scra...

  • Upper Yosemite Falls

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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    Author
    lilylover11
    Distance
    7.38mi
    Elevation +
    3022f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofUpper Yosemite Falls Photo ofUpper Yosemite Falls Photo ofUpper Yosemite Falls

    Arrived at the parking lot across the street from Yosemite Falls Trailhead just before 8am and there was plenty of parking. The trail is very easy to follow and there are a few places with awesome views of the waterfall....

  • Yosemite Falls

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    near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    Author
    markmcla
    Distance
    8.61mi
    Elevation +
    3684f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofYosemite Falls Photo ofYosemite Falls Photo ofYosemite Falls

    The book, "Yosemite, the Complete Guide" by James Kaiser says that spring is the best time of year to visit Yosemite Valley. And if you look at the pictures from my hike, I think you'll agree! There weren't any mosquitoe...

  • Falcon Crest/Old Salmon Fall = Monte Vista Trail to Sweetwater Trail

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    near Salmon Falls (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    MarcyB!
    Distance
    5.40mi
    Elevation +
    548f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFalcon Crest/Old Salmon Fall = Monte Vista Trail to Sweetwater Trail Photo ofFalcon Crest/Old Salmon Fall = Monte Vista Trail to Sweetwater Trail Photo ofFalcon Crest/Old Salmon Fall = Monte Vista Trail to Sweetwater Trail

    My goal today was to find the connecting trail between Old Salmon Falls and the Sweetwater Trail that starts at Salmon Falls. The trails are maintained by a local horse riding group but the popularity of the connecting t...

    This is a really nice trail, and if the water level of Folsom Lake is down you can get to the ruins at old Salmon Falls ...
    Mark Moore

  • Long Beach's Downtown Fitness Loop

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    near Long Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofLong Beach's Downtown Fitness Loop Photo ofLong Beach's Downtown Fitness Loop Photo ofLong Beach's Downtown Fitness Loop

    The Downtown Fitness Loop is a 4.8-mile walking/running path bordered by Alamitos Avenue, East Shoreline Drive, Aquarium Road, West Shoreline Drive and Ocean Boulevard. The loop has distance markers that connect fitness ...

  • Dominguez Gap Wetlands | Long Beach, CA

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    near Del Amo, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    3.33mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofDominguez Gap Wetlands | Long Beach, CA Photo ofDominguez Gap Wetlands | Long Beach, CA Photo ofDominguez Gap Wetlands | Long Beach, CA

    The Dominguez Gap Wetlands is small restored wildlife habitat area adjacent to the Los Angeles River, in the city of Long Beach. These wetlands are completely man made by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District as ...

  • Stubbe Springs Loop Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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    near Pinto Wye, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    12.93mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofStubbe Springs Loop Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA Photo ofStubbe Springs Loop Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA Photo ofStubbe Springs Loop Trail | Joshua Tree National Park, CA

    The best way to immerse yourself in the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park is to head into the desert backcountry, and we did it. We chose the Stubbe Springs Loop Trail. It is a tough hike, but ideal for adventure seeke...

  • The Mist Trail

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    markmcla
    Distance
    7.14mi
    Elevation +
    2070f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofThe Mist Trail Photo ofThe Mist Trail Photo ofThe Mist Trail

    This famous trail takes you to Vernal and Nevada Falls. Not only is the scenery spectacular, but the trail itself is very cleverly built, as you'll encounter an almost countless number of steps carved out of the granite ...

    Great hike
    richard.ankie.maatman

  • 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...

  • California - Borrego - Coyote Canyon loop

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

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