Bay Area Hikes

Looking for a little exercise, or maybe just some beautiful views? Check out these places to hike around the Bay Area.
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We've come up with some specific trails that you can walk and, in most cases, grab a beer without having to hop into your car and drive down a windy road to enjoy a relaxing moment. Bay Area Hikes, Hiking Europe, Ice Cold Beer, Grassy Field, Relaxing Moments, You Know Where, Meander, Locals, Farmland
Great Bay Area hikes that end with a beer
We've come up with some specific trails that you can walk and, in most cases, grab a beer without having to hop into your car and drive down a windy road to enjoy a relaxing moment.
Up for a long drive and lengthy hikes? Grab your comfy shoes and start the trek along this Point Reyes trail. Tomales Bay, Point Reyes, Hiking Spots, Marin County, Long Drive, Comfy Shoes, California Travel, Marines
16 hikes you must do in Marin County
Up for a long drive and lengthy hikes? Grab your comfy shoes and start the trek along this Point Reyes trail.
This small preserve — only 122 acres — offers 360-degree views of the Tiburon peninsula and beyond. Hilary, Golden Gate Bridge, Open Space, Preserves, Acre, San Francisco, Country Roads, Hiking
Old St. Hilary’s Open Space Preserve: Walk offers Tiburon views
This small preserve — only 122 acres — offers 360-degree views of the Tiburon peninsula and beyond.
Tucked into Wildcat Canyon in the Berkeley hills, the scant 10-acre garden creates exquisite landscapes ranging from California's southern deserts to the rain forests of the north. What To Do Outside, Southern Deserts, Berkeley Hills, Tilden, Tidbits, Forests, Wild Cats, Day Trips
Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden: easy stroll
Tucked into Wildcat Canyon in the Berkeley hills, the scant 10-acre garden creates exquisite landscapes ranging from California's southern deserts to the rain forests of the north.
San Francisco's largest natural freshwater lake offers a 4.5-mile paved perimeter path perfect for strolling, running, biking or on-leash dog walking. Favorite City, Favorite Places, Swimming Workout, Happy Trails, Perimeter, Dog Leash, Northern California, Dog Walking
Lake Merced: a lunchtime escape by the shore
San Francisco's largest natural freshwater lake offers a 4.5-mile paved perimeter path perfect for strolling, running, biking or on-leash dog walking.
Sandwiched between the Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve and the Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, Sorich Ranch Park offers a gentle climb through eucalyptus woods, grasslands and oak groves to a ridgetop overlooking San Francisco, San Rafael and the bay. Oak Grove, Sleepy Hollow, San Rafael, Grassland, Suburban, Cemetery
Sorich Ranch Park: Follow trail for panoramic view
Sandwiched between the Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve and the Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, Sorich Ranch Park offers a gentle climb through eucalyptus woods, grasslands and oak groves to a ridgetop overlooking San Francisco, San Rafael and the bay.
A visit to Angel Island is actually two outings: a spectacular ferry ride to the island, and there's the island itself, with its hiking and biking trails, historic sites, unsurpassed views, beaches and picnic spots. Bike Trails, Biking, Sunset Campground, Santa Cruz Mountains, Best Campgrounds, Picnic Spot, Island 2
Angel Island: 2 outings in 1
A visit to Angel Island is actually two outings: a spectacular ferry ride to the island, and there's the island itself, with its hiking and biking trails, historic sites, unsurpassed views, beaches and picnic spots.
Just steps from Pacifica homes, the creek - with its overhead canopy - is one of San Mateo's few remaining spawning grounds for steelhead trout, as well as a 1,100-acre wilderness. County Park, Steelhead Trout, Valley Park, Thing 1, Pacifica, San Pedro
San Pedro Valley Park: 1,100-acre urban wilderness
Just steps from Pacifica homes, the creek - with its overhead canopy - is one of San Mateo's few remaining spawning grounds for steelhead trout, as well as a 1,100-acre wilderness.
Above the Haight is Buena Vista Park, San Francisco's heavily forested hill and a favorite with dog walkers. Old Apartments, Dog Walker, Walkers, Heavily, Getaways, Parks
Buena Vista Park: A forest getaway in S.F.
Above the Haight is Buena Vista Park, San Francisco's heavily forested hill and a favorite with dog walkers.
This Oakland Hills park is laced with trails, creeks, meadows, open chaparral and redwood groves. Oakland Hills, Park Trails, Hiking Trails, Hill Park, California Love, East Bay, Family Outing
Joaquin Miller Park's trails beautiful and varied
This Oakland Hills park is laced with trails, creeks, meadows, open chaparral and redwood groves.
Located just a mile from downtown Mill Valley's urban cafes and shops, you'll find Cascade Falls. Bay Area Road Trip, Vacation Wishes, Vacation Trips, Vacations, Honeymoon Getaways, Weekend Getaways, Oh The Places Youll Go, Places To See
Cascade Falls: Walk a little, find tranquillity
Located just a mile from downtown Mill Valley's urban cafes and shops, you'll find Cascade Falls.
This 3.5-mile-loop hike offers a little bit of everything - grasslands, woods, rolling hillsides and vistas. Autumn Display, Walking In Nature, Regional
At Briones Regional Park, a popular autumn display
This 3.5-mile-loop hike offers a little bit of everything - grasslands, woods, rolling hillsides and vistas.
The Mill Valley-Sausalito Path is part of a nationwide network of former railroad lines that have been transformed into hiking trails where you can hike, bike, skate and even ride horses. Mill Valley California, California Wine, Sausalito, A Whole New World
Mill Valley-Sausalito Path: Follow the train line
The Mill Valley-Sausalito Path is part of a nationwide network of former railroad lines that have been transformed into hiking trails where you can hike, bike, skate and even ride horses.
This 90-acre urban jewel of oak forests, grasslands, streams, rocky outcroppings and sensational views is popular with hikers and dog walkers. Oak Forest, California Dreamin', Road Trippin, Hiking Boots
El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area: urban hiking gem
This 90-acre urban jewel of oak forests, grasslands, streams, rocky outcroppings and sensational views is popular with hikers and dog walkers.
On the northern slope of Mount Tamalpais just past Fairfax is a series of sparkling lakes perfect for hiking and fishing. Lakes In California, Big Basin Redwoods, Santa Cruz County, Tempe, Reservoir
Bon Tempe Lake: Fishing, hiking near Mt. Tam
On the northern slope of Mount Tamalpais just past Fairfax is a series of sparkling lakes perfect for hiking and fishing.