Santa Catalina is a scenic island situated less than 30 miles from the coast of Southern California. This rocky island makes for an ideal adventure …
Read moreBackpacking on Catalina Island: Little Harbor and Shark Harbor via Two Harbors
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most popular spots for outdoor recreation in Southern California. Just a short drive away from LA, it’s …
As winter approaches, the high country of our local mountain ranges get encased in ice and snow, limiting access to many trails for all but …
Read moreHWY 395 Weekend Road Trip to Alabama Hills, Death Valley, and Trona Pinnacles
The Mojave National Preserve is a massive 1.6 million acre park on California’s southwestern border. Sandwiched between the I-15 and I-40, most California roadtrippers pass …
Read moreCamping at Hole-In-The-Wall Campground and Hiking The Rings Loop Trail
The vast majority of visitors to Mosquito Flat embark on a day hike of Little Lakes Valley (see guide), but in my opinion, the nearby …
Read moreHiking to Mono Pass via Mosquito Flat – Camping Overnight at Ruby Lake
The hike from from Onion Valley campground to Kearsarge Pass covers 10 miles roundtrip on a very scenic trail with nearby views of five alpine …
Read moreHiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
As an outdoor blogger living in Southern California, I always get asked about my favorite regional hikes. It can be a difficult question to answer …
Santa Catalina is a scenic island situated less than 30 miles from the coast of Southern California. This rocky island makes for an ideal adventure …
Read moreBackpacking on Catalina Island: Parsons Landing Campground via Two Harbors
Chino Hills State Park is a 14,173 acre park located on the borders of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Visitors to Chino Hills State Park can explore 60 miles of trails and fire roads that pass through woodlands, sage scrub, grasslands, and wildflowers. One of the most popular hikes within Chino Hills State Park is the Bane Ridge Trail. This hike covers 4.8 miles with just under 1000ft of elevation gain.Â
While it’s well-known that the Bay Area has thousands of miles of breathtaking trails and parks, there are also quite a few fantastic hiking trails within the confines of San Francisco itself. At 49 square miles large, the city of San Francisco packs in everything from diverse neighborhoods and top-rated restaurants, to beaches and hiking trails. Here are the top 10 urban hikes in San Francisco.