The Best Trails in California (United States)

43,300 trails

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  • Nisene Marks

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    near Monte Toyon, California (United States)
    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

  • near Pinewood, California (United States)
    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...

  • Yuma 4x4 Cargo Muchacho Mtns 100619

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    near Felicity, California (United States)
    Distance
    11.62mi
    Elevation +
    597f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofYuma 4x4 Cargo Muchacho Mtns 100619 Photo ofYuma 4x4 Cargo Muchacho Mtns 100619 Photo ofYuma 4x4 Cargo Muchacho Mtns 100619

    This is a short loop in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains, west of Yuma Arizona. The trails run from a 3.0 to a 4.5 with Jessie James being the 4.5 and Araz Wash at 3.0. You can do these trails in about 2-3 hrs if you do not ...

  • Half Dome

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    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...

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  • goat trails

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    near Mahoney Trailer Park, California (United States)
    Distance
    5.96mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofgoat trails Photo ofgoat trails Photo ofgoat trails

    There is a rather nice network of dirt roads and single track called the "Goat Trails" between Palm Desert and Palm Springs. This route posted is pretty much a main trail/fireroad half way up to Murray Peak and back dow...

    Once you get over the first part with fire rescue path lots of single tracks that are great fun
    Baudewijn.snauwaert
  • near Sky Valley, California (United States)
    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)
    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...

  • near Forest Falls, California (United States)
    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...

  • near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)
    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)
    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...

  • near Mission San Jose District, California (United States)
    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)
    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
  • near Cathedral City, California (United States)
    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 ...

  • near Desert Camp, California (United States)
    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...

  • near Mesquite Oasis, California (United States)
    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 ...

  • near Howard, California (United States)
    Distance
    7.72mi
    Elevation +
    7372f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.0
    Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation Photo of[SMC] Mt Shasta Casaval Ridge / West Face Variation

    April 26 - 27, 2013 SMC (Sierra Mountaineering Club) ascended Mt. Shasta via Casaval Ridge, however since the catwalk and hourglass were already melted out for the season we traversed to climber's left to finshed our att...

    Nice trail and video.
    José Rolo de Sousa
  • Mt Whitney Trail

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    near Whitney Portal, California (United States)
    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...

  • near Yosemite Village, California (United States)
    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)
    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...

  • near Bonnie Bell, California (United States)
    Distance
    10.45mi
    Elevation +
    4272f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Cottonwood rd - Pacific Crest Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Cottonwood rd - Pacific Crest Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Cottonwood rd - Pacific Crest

    A flower hike up the Pacific Crest Trail. On the I 10 take exit 110 Haugen-Lehmann. This is West Palm Springs at Whitewater. Left at Tamarack rd, and right on Cottonwood rd. Follow Cottonwood rd all the way to th...

  • near Hayfield, California (United States)
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    1985f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Carey's Castle Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Carey's Castle Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Carey's Castle

    A scenic hike up a wash in Joshua Tree. Hike north up the wash. You may tend to hike to the right side of the canyon, don't, keep your distance for a while. Follow the fork to the right. The next fork to the left...

    The females in the female found the bouldering a bit more difficult then expected
    JohnnyStockes
  • Tomales Point Trail

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    near Nicks Cove, California (United States)
    Distance
    9.47mi
    Elevation +
    1204f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofTomales Point Trail Photo ofTomales Point Trail Photo ofTomales Point Trail

    Tomales Point Trail Tomales Point is the North-Western tip of Point Reyes Peninsula. Bodega Bay is to the North, Tomales Bay is to the East, and the Pacific Ocean is to the West. The point is accessible only via a 9.5...

  • near Auburn, California (United States)
    Distance
    5.45mi
    Elevation +
    705f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofRobie Point Firebreak Trail from Overlook Park Photo ofRobie Point Firebreak Trail from Overlook Park Photo ofRobie Point Firebreak Trail from Overlook Park

    This trail does not go to Robie Point. It is a balloon loop trail. It descends on the way out and is uphill on the way back. Overlook Park has restrooms that are normally open and there is no park fee. There are lots of ...

  • Big Pine Lakes

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    near Big Pine, California (United States)
    Distance
    13.31mi
    Elevation +
    3146f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofBig Pine Lakes Photo ofBig Pine Lakes Photo ofBig Pine Lakes

    The grand tour dayhike of the Big Pine Lakes basin. This route will take you to First and Second Falls, First through Fifth Big Pine Lakes, and Summit Lake. After Summit Lake, there is no official trail, so you end up bo...

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