Bolinas Ridge Trail
General Description Bolinas Ridge Trail lies in the Golden Gate Recreation Area northeast of Point Reyest National Seashore. The geographic formation of Bolinas Ridge extends east of the San Andreas Fault. The trail follow... wildernet.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
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
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
Anthony Chabot
Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the 5,067-acre Anthony Chabot Park. It's a beautiful year-round public campground, with a marksmanship range and ... reserveamerica.com
Dipsea - Steep Ravine - Matt Davis Loop
The hike begins along the Dipsea Trail at Stinson Beach. It climbs gradually with many ocean views until you reach its' junction with the Steep Ravine Trail. From here it climbs 1000 ft. to Pantoll ranger station in 1.5 m... localhikes.com
The Fault - Phillip Burton Memorial Beach, Pacifica, California
The hike follows the beach north from Mussel Rock in north Pacifica to Fort Funston in San Francisco. WARNING: This trip can become dangerous during hightides, when big waves can wash to the base of the bluffs and suck people... trails.com
Ben Johnson Trail To The Dipsea Trail, Muir Beach, California
Linking the deep forest of Muir Woods with ocean views and rolling meadows, the Ben Johnson Trail is a spectacular challenge for the energetic hiker. The undeniable, and well-deserved, focus of Muir Woods is the coast redwood... trails.com
The Presidio: Lovers' Lane And The Ecology Trail, San...
With the closing of military bases all over the West Coast in the 1990s, San Francisco?s Presidio, one of the oldest of them all, dating back to 1776, is yours to wander. This hike takes you through military and social histor... trails.com
Mount Diablo State Park Campgrounds, Danville, California
A monolithic mountain with eye-popping views, Mt. Diablo (3849') towers over the surrounding East Bay landscape and harbors three distinct campgrounds upon its vibrant slopes. For millions of years, the Mt. Diablo region?as w... trails.com
The Presidio: Lovers Lane And The Ecology Trail, San...
With the closing of military bases all over the West Coast in the 1990s, San Francisco?s Presidio, one of the oldest, dating back to 1776, became yours to wander. This hike takes you through military and social history, throu... trails.com
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, is Mount Tamalpais State Park (MTSP), 6,300 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, grassland slopes, chaparral and rocky ridges. Offering spectacular views of the nearby Pac... trekaroo.com
California Riding And Hiking Trail
- This historic trail provides spectacular views, community access, and a challenging and rewarding experience to trail users of various abilities. The Contra Costa County segment of the trail was a pilot project of the pr... wildernet.com
Coastal Trail At The Golden Gate, San Francisco, California
Consider this a battery tour?the trail links fortifications from Battery Chamberlin at Baker Beach to Battery East inside the Golden Gate. The batteries along this stretch of the Coastal Trail generally predate the great wars... trails.com
Peak Over The Peninsula - San Bruno Mountain Ridge Trail,...
The hike follows the spine of San Bruno Mountain (1314) from the central ridgetop parking lot to the eastern end above Hwy. 101, an easy hike with incredible views. The trail is entirely exposed to the elements. Wind is commo... trails.com