California
Looking for the best hiking in California? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around California. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near California
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Palm Springs, California
Hidden Lake via Willow Creek Trail
3.35 mi / 518 ft gainHidden Lake via Willow Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Palm Springs, California.Read more -
San Francisco, California
San Francisco Crosstown Trail
5.016.71 mi / 1975 ft gainThe San Francisco Crosstown Trail runs point-to-point from Candlestick Point to Land End. The SF Crosstown Trail officially opened in 2014. It connects park trails to neighborhoods and communities. In it's in entirety it's almost 17 miles long with 5 Sections available for those looking to bre...Read more -
Mount Laguna, California
Red Trail Roost and Agua Dulce Trail Loop
4.04.63 mi / 591 ft gainRed Trail Roost and Agua Dulce Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Julian, California.Read more -
Inyokern, California
Five Fingers Trail
4.02.34 mi / 1234 ft gainFive Fingers Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Onyx, California.Read more -
Old Station, California
Bumpas Hell to Cold Boiling Lake
4.05.32 mi / 1007 ft gainBumpas Hell to Cold Boiling Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.Read more -
Palm Springs, California
Indian Potrero Loop Trail
8.67 mi / 1247 ft gainIndian Potrero Loop Trail is a strenuous loop trail located near Palm Springs, California.Read more -
Shasta County, California
Magee Peak & Crater Peak
7.19 mi / 2887 ft gainThe trail to Magee Peak and Crater Peak makes for a fairly strenuous hike (mostly due to altitude). This USFS out-and-back trail has incredible views of the major peaks in the Northern California & Southern Oregon. Take in a spectacular close-up of Lassen NP and great views of Shasta, Castl...Read more -
Cayucos, California
Cayucos Pier Trail
5.00.35 mi / 30 ft gainCayucos Pier Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cayucos, California.Read more -
Pasadena, California
Arroyo Terrace Trail
5.01.54 mi / 194 ft gainArroyo Terrace Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Pasadena, California.Read more -
Julian, California
Ghost Mountain Trail to Yaquitepec
5.01.29 mi / 443 ft gainGhost Mountain Trail to Yaquitepec is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Julian, California.Read more -
Lancaster, California
Little Butte Trail
4.02.09 mi / 213 ft gainLittle Butte Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Llano, California.Read more -
Sebastopol, California
Ragle Ranch Extended Loop
5.01.86 mi / 82 ft gainRagle Ranch Extended Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sebastopol, CaliforniaRead more -
Julian, California
Blair Valley Trail
11.4 mi / 873 ft gainBlair Valley Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Julian, California.Read more -
Encinitas, California
Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail
2.61 mi / 33 ft gainThe Cardiff/Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail (part of the longer, ongoing project to eventually run 44 miles between Oceanside and San Diego) is a beautiful, mellow, and well-maintained pathway that runs from the corner of Chesterfield Dr. & San Elijo Ave. (right across the street from the Patago...Read more -
Llano, California
Table Mountain Campground
Table Mountain Campground is a hilly campground that offers ADA-accessible sites, pit toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, BB! grill, water, and parking spaces for a two-car limit. Rules are strictly enforced, which is great, so we can enjoy nature and not someone’s party/music. Book your campgro...Read more -
Occidental, California
Hunters Camp and Creekside Loop
5.36 mi / 853 ft gainHunters Camp and Creekside Loop is an almost 6-mile loop off of Coleman Valley Road in Occidental, California. This trail can get pretty muddy during the rainy season, but as an added bonus, it makes the waterfall along the Creekside Trail that much better. Dogs are not permitted on this trail.Read more