San Francisco, Ca: Bayfront Park Loop
Starting from the parking lot on Marsh Road, head east on a wide, unnamed, gravel path. In the saltwater tidal pond to the south, look for the numerous species of water fowl--such as egrets, canvasbacks, grebes, avoc... trimbleoutdoors.com
Sweeney Ridge And The Portola Discovery Site, Pacifica,...
Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific coastline from the summit of Sweeney Ridge. Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portola was on a mission. He was charged by his country to establish settlements in California ... trails.com
Baltimore Canyon
This is a great trail to hike or run, even during or after rainfalls. For longer hike, park near Dolliver Park on Madrone Road. Walk a few blocks to Foley - take a left. Look for stairs after the third house on the left. ... localhikes.com
Sweeney Ridge: The Portola Discovery Site, San Bruno, California
The small, open space area on scrub-covered moors is for locals an oasis in an urban desert, which includes the San Francisco International Airport and the busy Highway 280/101 corridors. Protected as Golden Gate National Rec... trails.com
Alameda Creek Trail
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail follows the banks of Alameda Creek in southern Alameda County from the mouth of Niles Canyon (in the Niles District of Fremont) westward to San Francisco Bay - a distance of 12 miles. Alameda... wildernet.com
Clarkia Trailhead, Edgewood Park - Redwood City, California
The Clarkia Trail leads from a safe pullout along Canada Road into Edgewood Park and Preserve. It traverses a south-facing slope to meet the Serpentine Loop - which circles the ridge top of the park. The trail gets its na... waymarking.com
San Francisco Watershed - The Bay Area Ridge Trail Route ...,...
The 15-mile linear valley running through the Watershed was formed over the millennia by movements along the San Andreas Fault. For perhaps thousands of years before the coming of the Spanish this valley was the site of Nativ... trails.com
Tilden Wildcat Gorge
Take Selby trail to Wildcat Gorge trail. Run along a stream (water flows even in the summer, which is unusual in the Bay Area) on pine needle and Eucalyptus leave laden trails. Take Mineral Springs trail, then left on Sea... localhikes.com
Purisima Creek Redwoods - Short Loop, Woodside, California
This 7.3-mile loop gives you a taste of the terrain and beauty here at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Though this counterclockwise route is short, using mostly wide single-track trails (old logging roads), it?s ... trails.com
The Skyline Trail, Woodside, California
A beautiful and varied trail through the Bear Gulch Watershed links Huddart and Wunderlich county parks. This long trail follows the Skyline ridge, where frequent fogs make it a cool trip in hot weather. trails.com
The Traverse (Backpacking), Los Altos, California
This five-day backpacking voyage across the Santa Cruz Mountains begins in the foothills above Palo Alto and ends at the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, it tours perennial streams, sweeping vistas, human history, the San Andrea... trails.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