Hiking in Bay Area

These are a fraction of the hiking spots in the Bay Area. Within an hour drive, there are a plethora of hiking trails, ranging from hiking through a canopy of fall redwood trees to hiking on mountains to see panoramic views and taking the ocean-side hiking trails and many more.

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A - Alum Rock Park, San Jose

One of California's oldest municipal parks that entices people that enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging, biking and picnicking. A little park located among the woods is a big attraction for kids. See Details...

B - Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek

This is California's oldest state park which is now home to the lofty coastal redwood trees growing to over 2,000 feet. See Details...

C - Fort Funston National Park, San Francisco

An easy hike in San Francisco with access to a dog-friendly beach and an observatory deck to see the Mussel Rock, the point where San Andreas Fault cuts into the Pacific Ocean. See Details...

D - Lands End, San Francisco

One of the most easy hikes in San Francisco offering breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County, etc. The highlight is a labyrinth at Lands End Point. See Details...

E - Muir Woods, Mill Valley

A popular hiking destination in the Marin County that is home to sky high Coastal redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) trees. See Details...

F - Point Lobos State Reserve, Carmel

The best hiking trail that I have been to by far, with several coves reminding me of the Hawaiian waters. See Details...

G - Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Los Altos

The park features 24 miles of easy to challenging hiking trails offering panoramnic views of the Bay Area and a Deer Hollow Farm, a working farm and an educational center for kids. See Details...

H - Muir Beach, Muir Beach

A family-friendly beach in the Marin headlands with coastal trails offering breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean. See Details...

I - Loch Lomond Recreation Area

An artificial lake reservoir in the Santa Cruz mountains, popular for fishing, boating and for the trail that runs along the lake. See Details...

J - Angel Island

Once connected with the San Francisco mainland, this angelical island was formed 10,000 years ago due to melting glaciers. This beautiful island has biking trails, hiking trails and offers several marvelous views of the SF Bay Area and the Bay Area bridges. See Details...