Coyote Hills Regional Park
- The East Bay's original inhabitants were the ancestors of the Ohlone Indians, hunters and gatherers whose skills enabled them to live well off the land's natural bounty. In those days, tule elk roamed the land, condors s... wildernet.com
Purisima Redwoods Loop
Whittemore Gulch Trail is a seasonal trail and is subject to long closures (to mountain bikes and equestrians) throughout the wet season, but when it is open, it truly is a wonderland. Possibly some of the best singletrack sw... 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
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
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
The Arastradero/foothill Expressway Hub, Foothills Open Space...
The 15 miles of trail through the woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral-covered hills of this park are restricted to residents of the city of Palo Alto and their accompanied guests. The park, as stated in its brochure, ?preser... 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
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
Mission Peak Regional Park
Climbing up to Mission Peak is no cakewalk, but just like going to the moon, a lot of energy output results in a cool view of Earth. From the austere, windswept vantage point atop the peak, to the hang gliders circling the ba... trails.com
Sunol Regional Wilderness
- Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol`s first inhabitants. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Regional Wilderness was us... wildernet.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
Alviso: A Walk On The Alviso Slough Trail, Alviso, California
From this historic town a 9-mile trip along Alviso Slough and Coyote Creek takes you to one of the finest birding opportunities and one of the largest bits of natural marsh in the South Bay. trails.com
Sanborn County Park
Sanborn Park is a public park situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains owned and managed by the county of Santa Clara, California. Also known as Sanborn Skyline Park or Sanborn County Park, the 3,688 acre (14.92 km) holding i... famplosion.com
James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve: The Tide Pool Loop, San...
This hike takes some planning. You only want to walk on the beach part of this loop at low tide (1 foot or under). Awaiting you there is the longest intertidal reef in California, an unforgettable experience. But even if you ... trails.com
Ed R. Levin County Park: Climb To The Heights Of Monument...
For fine walks in all seasons on shady hillsides and sunny hilltops, try the network of trails on this ridge. trails.com
Cull Canyon
- When the swim area of Cull Canyon was constructed, a secondary dam was built to provide an inner swimming area complete with sandy beach. Never previously tried, this innovation made the swim area water level independent... wildernet.com
Hayward Regional Shoreline
- Hayward Regional Shoreline consists of salt, fresh, and brackish water marshes, seasonal wetlands and the 3.6 mile San Lorenzo Trail. The Hayward Shoreline marsh restoration project is one of the largest of its kind on t... wildernet.com
Don Castro Regional Park
- The clear blue waters of the Don Castro swim lagoon are a favorite with central Alameda County residents. The lagoon and adjacent lake were created in 1964 when the Alameda Flood Control and Water Conservation District d... wildernet.com