Find California hikes, parks, and trailheads you can reach by bus, train, or ferry.
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East Bay
Isolated valleys, each with their own strong identity, make up Black Diamond Mines, with windswept grassland, woodland, chaparral, and even evergreen forest. Mining history permeates the area.
East Bay
A short, calm hike up a canyon with bay laurels.
East Bay
Largely-shaded trails along creeks in classic East Bay rolling hills.
East Bay
From Moraga to Danville via some of the most remote parts of the East Bay
East Bay
A steep trek with incredible panoramic views of the inner East Bay, Mt Diablo, and even Mt Tam.
East Bay
Climb the rocky ridgeline from suburban Danville up into a rugged East Bay classic.
East Bay
An off-the-beaten-path hike through redwoods and a mural-filled former quarry to a local college.
East Bay
The famed Mission Peak attracts all sorts to reach its stony peak perched above Fremont. From the top, panoramic views of the Bay and of the Diablo Range await.
East Bay
Mount Diablo State Park is the crown jewel of the East Bay. On a clear day, from the summit, 40 of California's 58 counties can be seen, from the Golden Gate Bridge all the way to the Sentinel Dome of Yosemite Valley.
East Bay
Come enjoy the towering redwood groves that once built Oakland and San Francisco, or hike out to the East Ridge for sweeping views over the Bay.
East Bay
A short but fun hike up a shady canyon via redwoods, featuring lots of community art.
East Bay
A trek over the hills via wildflower territory and eucalyptus groves with views of the city, Berkeley, and inland.
East Bay
Wildflowers and expansive grassy views from right behind Richmond and El Cerrito.
Marin
Island hikes of varying lengths with fantastic views of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, plus historic buildings.
Marin
See the Golden Gate Bridge and hike up into the Marin headlands for expansive views of San Francisco, the bridge, and the Bay.
Marin
An out-and-back hike up a nicely-graded rail trail to the highest peak in Marin with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the San Francisco skyline.
Marin
Point Reyes National Seashore is famous for this coastal waterfall, one of only two in the state.
Peninsula
Just outside San Francisco, head up and over the chapparal slopes of San Bruno Mountain and enjoy 360° views of San Francisco, South City, and beyond.
Peninsula
A windbeaten ridgeline with panoramic views of the Bay and the ocean from a historic former Nike missile site.
Peninsula
Views over San Francisco's reservoirs and the Pacific Ocean from the top of a scenic ridge
San Francisco
A huge bang for your buck hike across San Francisco's urban ridgeline and deep into Glen Canyon.
South Bay
The Penitencia Creek Trail runs all the way from Berryessa BART into Alum Rock Park, and then up the narrow canyon parallel to the roadway
South Bay
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve offers views over Morgan Hill from its grassy and oaky shoulder.
South Bay
Sprawling green hills and shaded canyons just outside Silicon Valley.
South Bay
Santa Teresa County Park, on the far southern end of San José, has sweeping, seemingly endless views of the valley.
Get all the details for a car-free visit to California's National Parks and destinations like Lake Tahoe.
Channel Islands National ParkThousands of years of isolation allowed unique plants and animals to evolve on these windswept Southern Californian islands, perfect for exploring over a weekend on foot or by kayak.Explore this place 
Lake TahoeTahoe, from Washo dáʔaw, simply means lake, and cobalt-blue Lake Tahoe truly is the lake. The largest alpine lake in North America, it attracts visitors from around the world every season of the year for its skiing, hiking, and water sports in a dramatic mountain setting.Explore this place 
Yosemite National ParkConsistently one of the country's most-visited national parks, Yosemite deserves its fame. Its towering giant sequoias are dwarfed only by its immense granite cliffs and waterfalls. Buses serve the park year-round from Merced; routes to the Mariposa Grove, the Eastern Sierras, and Fresno are seasonal (May to September).Explore this place 
