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
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
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve - Wh03
This waymark is at the southern most entrance to the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The entrance is easy to miss while driving on Skyline Boulevard since the parking pull out area is rather small. This area has room for ... waymarking.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
The Loop Trail Through Portola Valley, Woodside And Menlo...
A roadside trail of nearly 12 miles goes past the community of Ladera, through Portola Valley and along the outskirts of Woodside and into Menlo Park. It includes off-the-road paved paths, unsurfaced horse and hiking trails a... trails.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
Castle Rock
Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park embraces coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest, most of which has been left in its wild, natural state. Steep canyons are sprinkled with unusual rock fo... ca.gov
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
Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Skyline To The Sea, Berry...
In 1902, the California State Park System was born with the establishment of the California Redwood Park at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County. California preserved many more ?redwood parks? during the twentie... trails.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
Down To The Sea: Pescadero, Pescadero, California
A journey along the coast should be in every couple?s plans. This itinerary is an invitation to settle into a private world all your own. It starts off slowly, rolling up and down a two-lane highway. You?ll have quiet moments... trails.com