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  • 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 ...

  • From Downtown Long Beach to the Walter Pyramid | CA

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    near Long Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Walter Pyramid | CA Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Walter Pyramid | CA Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Walter Pyramid | CA

    The Walter Pyramid has become a recognized icon for the city of Long Beach (CA). Designed by architect Don Gibbs, it is one of only three true pyramids in the United States. You can explore the city walking from Downtown...

  • SF Neighborhoods Walk #1

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    near Sunnyside, California (United States)
    Author
    travelingdina
    Distance
    6.86mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofSF Neighborhoods Walk #1 Photo ofSF Neighborhoods Walk #1 Photo ofSF Neighborhoods Walk #1

    A brisk stroll — with lots of stops for photos and map checking — through different neighborhoods in SF, on either side of the 280. See parts of Ingleside, Sunnyside, City College, Balboa Park. Minor hill climbs. General...

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  • San Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013

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    near Old Town San Diego, California (United States)
    Author
    hvesely
    Distance
    12.56mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSan Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013 Photo ofSan Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013 Photo ofSan Diego by foot and by city train - June 09 2013

    See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

  • From Downtown Long Beach to Queen Mary Ship

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    near Long Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    1.40mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to Queen Mary Ship Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to Queen Mary Ship Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to Queen Mary Ship

    The Queen Mary ship is an icon of the Southern California coastline and a beloved historical landmark in Long Beach. In 1967, it was sold to Long Beach and made her last journey from Southampton (UK).

  • Signal Hill Trail | When oil derricks rules the landscape

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    near Signal Hill, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    2.83mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSignal Hill Trail | When oil derricks rules the landscape Photo ofSignal Hill Trail | When oil derricks rules the landscape Photo ofSignal Hill Trail | When oil derricks rules the landscape

    Signal Hill is a city in California located in Los Angeles area. Situated on a hill, it remains the only city in America completely surrounded by another city: Long Beach. A great oil field was discovered in 1921. Soon, ...

  • A trip to the USS Hornet Alameda California

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    near Fairview, California (United States)
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    Moonshinedf
    Distance
    23.37mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofA trip to the USS Hornet Alameda California Photo ofA trip to the USS Hornet Alameda California Photo ofA trip to the USS Hornet Alameda California

    USS Hornet (CV-8), the seventh U.S. Navy vessel of that name, was a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. During World War II in the Pacific Theater, she launched the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and part...

  • From Downtown Long Beach to the Wyland Whaling wall mural

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    near Long Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    1.00mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Wyland Whaling wall mural Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Wyland Whaling wall mural Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Wyland Whaling wall mural

    Wyland Whaling wall mural is located on the Long Beach Arena which is part of the Long Beach Convention Center Complex. The building is a cylindrical shaped structure covered by a stunning 116.000 square foot mural calle...

  • From Downtown Long Beach to the Island Grissom viewpoint

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    near Long Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    2.60mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Island Grissom viewpoint Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Island Grissom viewpoint Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to the Island Grissom viewpoint

    The four THUMS Oil Islands were built in 1965 in front of the coast of Long Beach. Since 1967, the islands were called with the name of astronauts that lost their lives during the early years of the U.S. space exploratio...

  • Miner's Ravine - Darling Way to Sculpture Park

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    near Roseville, California (United States)
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    MarcyB!
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMiner's Ravine - Darling Way to Sculpture Park Photo ofMiner's Ravine - Darling Way to Sculpture Park Photo ofMiner's Ravine - Darling Way to Sculpture Park

    Free street parking on residential streets at start of trail. You can also do this trail in reverse by parking at Sculpture Park trailhead (plenty of parking). Map shows the Ice Plant Bridge in its old location. It has ...

  • Golden Gate Park - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

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    near Richmond District, California (United States)
    Author
    Grey3000
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    312f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGolden Gate Park - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Photo ofGolden Gate Park - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Photo ofGolden Gate Park - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

    FOMFOK hiking groups tromp around the Golden Gate Park during the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Picasa Album: FOMFOK - Golden Gate Park Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

  • Mirror Lake Loop

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    6.85mi
    Elevation +
    276f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMirror Lake Loop Photo ofMirror Lake Loop Photo ofMirror Lake Loop

    Easy walk around Mirror Lake. Lake was completely dry mid August. Visibility of the surrounding peaks was limited due to smoke from wildfires further north

  • Walk around Naples Island | Long Beach. California

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    near Belmont Shore, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    2.02mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofWalk around Naples Island | Long Beach. California Photo ofWalk around Naples Island | Long Beach. California Photo ofWalk around Naples Island | Long Beach. California

    Naples Island is a neighborhood of Long Beach, California. It is built on three separate islands divided by canals which open into the Alamitos Bay. The center of Naples features a large fountain, La Bella Fontana Di Nap...

  • El Dorado Trail - Missouri Flat to Forni Rd

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    near Diamond Springs, California (United States)
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    MarcyB!
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    Distance
    5.56mi
    Elevation +
    420f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofEl Dorado Trail - Missouri Flat to Forni Rd Photo ofEl Dorado Trail - Missouri Flat to Forni Rd

    This is a rails-to-trails conversion creating an easy paved urban trail. You’ll walk thru open nature areas and farms, with homes and businesses running alongside at times. However, you will get enough Nature to feel yo...

  • From Downtown Long Beach to ShoreLine Aquatic Park

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    near Long Beach, California (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    1.53mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to ShoreLine Aquatic Park Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to ShoreLine Aquatic Park Photo ofFrom Downtown Long Beach to ShoreLine Aquatic Park

    Shoreline Aquatic Park is a city park on Queensway Bay near downtown Long Beach. The park has some amazing views of the Queen Mary Ship, the Long Beach skyline and the Aquarium of the Pacific. All the park is a wide open...

  • Johnny Cash Trail

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    near Folsom, California (United States)
    Author
    MarcyB!
    Distance
    5.79mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofJohnny Cash Trail Photo ofJohnny Cash Trail Photo ofJohnny Cash Trail

    I parked in the Folsom Historic Downtown free public parking just off Riley & Scott. The "guitar pick" trailhead is just north of the intersection a short distance. BE AWARE: This is a hot and sun exposed trail. Bring...

  • Joshua Tree National Park - June 10 2013

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    near Harmony Acres, California (United States)
    Author
    hvesely
    Distance
    2.86mi
    Elevation +
    282f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofJoshua Tree National Park - June 10 2013 Photo ofJoshua Tree National Park - June 10 2013 Photo ofJoshua Tree National Park - June 10 2013

    See also other parts of our U.S. trip here on Wikiloc: • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827329 - San Diego by foot and by city train • http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4827336 - Joshua Tree Nationa...

  • SF Neighborhood Walk #2 : The Other Side of Glen Park

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    near Glenridge, California (United States)
    Author
    travelingdina
    Distance
    3.08mi
    Elevation +
    554f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSF Neighborhood Walk #2 : The Other Side of Glen Park Photo ofSF Neighborhood Walk #2 : The Other Side of Glen Park Photo ofSF Neighborhood Walk #2 : The Other Side of Glen Park

    Short walk around the neighborhood between Bosworth, Monterey and the Glen Park Bart Station. Surprising stairway lovely stairway walks up the Bosworth slope and down toward Sunnyside. Love the spring blooms! Very windy ...

  • Robie Point Ruins

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    near Auburn, California (United States)
    Author
    Joel Snook
    Distance
    0.41mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRobie Point Ruins Photo ofRobie Point Ruins Photo ofRobie Point Ruins

    Two partially overgrown roads lead from the Robie Point trailhead to the foundation of a house and surrounding rock and brick retaining walls. It is an interesting side trip. No fees or facilities, dogs allowed. There...

  • Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach [Los Angeles]

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    near Manhattan Beach, California (United States)
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    trustno1xf
    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofManhattan Beach to Redondo Beach [Los Angeles] Photo ofManhattan Beach to Redondo Beach [Los Angeles] Photo ofManhattan Beach to Redondo Beach [Los Angeles]

    I start at Manhattan Beach Pier and walk southbound, along The Strand (Marvin Braude Bike Trail), which features a dedicated walking path. I stop at Hermosa Beach Pier, continue through the Marina and end at Redondo Beac...

  • East Valley Floor

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    7.00mi
    Elevation +
    371f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofEast Valley Floor Photo ofEast Valley Floor Photo ofEast Valley Floor

    Easy walk on both paved and hard packed dirt. It parallels the bike trail for a good portion. There are some good views of the valley for the first couple of miles before entering the woods. The gnats were out in full fo...

  • Old Mission Dam- Mission Trails

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    near Highlands Mobile Home Park, California (United States)
    Author
    Jeff S.
    Distance
    3.09mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOld Mission Dam- Mission Trails Photo ofOld Mission Dam- Mission Trails Photo ofOld Mission Dam- Mission Trails

    Mission trails is loaded with a rich assortment of walking and hiking trails, and this one is a nice scenic route that is suited well for a short family outing. The trail itself is not challenging, and has a few minor in...

  • Spaulding Lake from Fuller Lake

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    near Langs (historical), California (United States)
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    joan_swk
    Distance
    4.37mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSpaulding Lake from Fuller Lake Photo ofSpaulding Lake from Fuller Lake Photo ofSpaulding Lake from Fuller Lake

    A lovely woodsy walk, around 5000 feet elevation -no poison oak =) - following a canal at first, then there’s a creek crossing, and on to views of Spaulding Lake. We took a couple of wrong turns along the way and backtra...

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