Alcatraz Island
Prompted by the cry of "Gold!" at Sutter's Mill in 1848, thousands of fortune hunters set out from the East Coast and rounded Cape Horn on their way to San Francisco and the gold fields beyond. After several vessel... lighthousefriends.com
Briones Regional Park
- With its rolling, grassy hills and secluded, shady canyons, Briones is a secret wilderness surrounded by the towns of central Contra Costa County. Although the park is close to Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Con... wildernet.com
Black Sheep Adventures
One of New England's most beloved beachfront regions, Cape Cod is full of culture and personality. Home of cranberries and clambakes, art galleries and summer cottages, Cape Cod is at its most beautiful during our autu... outdoortrips.info
Backroads
Offering the same world-class travel experience thats been the hallmark of Backroads vacations but at a more relaxed pace. On these custom-designed itineraries weve flattened the hills, reduced the miles and added extr... abc-of-hiking.com
Call Of The Wild
We are the worlds longest running adventure travel company for women. It's your vacation, you choose what you want to do. Our trips range from challenging backpacking trips and mountain climbing to moderate or easy hik... abc-of-hiking.com
Mountain Travel Sobek
On a Mountain Travel Sobek trip, you'll discover a bounty of untold pleasures: the exhilaration of achievement as you stretch yourself and the boundaries of your horizons; the deep spiritual enrichment that comes from ... abc-of-hiking.com
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is the widest and longest expanse of sand on San Francisco?s shores, extending from the Cliff House to Fort Funston along the Pacific Ocean. Ocean Beach is as popular for seaside drives, brisk jogs, kite flying,... trekaroo.com
Mount Livermore, Angel Island State Park
The hike leads up the main road, then crosses the perimeter road, and keeps going up the mountain. There are many switchbacks, and watch out for poison oak. The hike leads up the north face, wraps around to the south face... localhikes.com
Miller Knox Regional Shoreline
Starting from Richmond Ramblers M/C trailhead take Old Country Road trail until you reach West Ridge Point. Here you have a great view of Brooks Island and San Francisco. localhikes.com
Angel Island State Park - San Francisco Bay, Ca
All of Angel Island State Park is administered by California State Parks. The highest point on the island, almost exactly at its center, is Mount Caroline Livermore at 788 feet. It has been used for a variety of purposes,... waymarking.com
Tilden Regional Park
From the website...Park Features Steam Train The Steam Train offers rides along the scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. Parking, drinking water, and restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. For information, inc... trekaroo.com
Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail
"Everyone mount up!"A familiar call from SpanishLt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1776, as Americans fought for independence in the East,Anza ledmorethan240people over 1200 miles to settle Alta California. It was the first o... nps.gov
Bay Area Ridge Trail: Stern Grove To The Presidio, San...
San Francisco's spectacular bay and ocean views reward you on gradual climbs along city streets and park paths. Visit unique and lively neighborhoods, parks, and playgrounds. You?ll gain significant elevation on detours to th... trails.com
Rock City To The Summit, Danville, California
Mount Diablo, the once sacred mountain of the Miwok Indians, continues to be sacred to today?s Bay Area hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, and nature lovers. It is truly the pride of Contra Costa, its silhouette reproduced... trails.com
The Marin Headlands (Backpacking), Sausalito, California
It is as it was. Rolling hills cleft by valleys, split by ridges, battered by the sea. A land of sweeping vistas, vibrant life, and dramatic geology in a protected natural world isolated from the bustle of the Bay Area. The M... trails.com
Carquinez Strait
In the mid 1800s, ship traffic from San Francisco Bay inland to the Napa, San Joaquin, and Sacramento Rivers increased greatly, due to two main factors: 1) the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, which led to a flo... lighthousefriends.com