San Francisco: Alameda Quicksilver County Park Loop
Take a self-guided tour of abandoned mine shafts and old miner homesteads on this 7.9-mile loop with breathtaking vistas of the San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
|
|
Los Angeles: Ski Hut TrailA 3,000-foot gain in 3.4 miles delivers landscape-painting vistas of pastoral valleys and idyllic California hamlets on this 6.8-mile round-trip.
Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 41ETNA SUMMIT to SEIDAD VALLEY: Packed with craggy peaks and rugged cirques, this 51.1-mile leg through the Marble Mountains serves up endless solitude.
Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 3LAGUNA MEADOW to CA 78: Starting on the Laguna Rim, this 25.7-mile leg passes over granite knobs with long views into the undulating desert. |
|
|
Joshua Tree National Park: Coxcomb Mountains TrekThis 12.4-mile off-trail hike and scramble delves into the park’s lesser-visited east side, where a nearly empty wilderness offers plenty of exploratory options. |
Local Hikes in the West — March 2013Soak in a New Mexico hot spring, spot wintering bighorn sheep in the Winds, hike to a lost California oasis, and more. Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the WestYour region's go-now guide: See newts on the move in California and bears heading for lower elevation in Beartooths, MT |
Don't Pay at the Pump: Bus to the TrailFollow Dan Koeppel and photographer Michael Darter as they jump a magic bus in L.A. and camp in Angeles National Forest. You may never drive again. August 2008 Reader PhotosWaterfalls and sunsets rule in this summer batch of BACKPACKER reader photos. |
Santa Cruz Island AdventureAssociate editor Shannon Davis's photo diary of his hiking and paddling trip to Santa Cruz Island. Channel Islands National ParkView photographer Michael Darter's outtakes from his trip to Santa Cruz island for the July Adventures story "Return of the Natives" (Photos by Michael Darter, www.michaeldarter.com) |
Channel Islands AdventureJoin associate editor Shannon Davis as he hikes and paddles through Channel Islands. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
|
|

| Most Popular |
Sequoia National Park: High Sierra Trail Reno: Penner Lake San Diego: Iron Mountain Trail |

Editors' Choice 2013
Boost Your Apps
Carry the Best Maps
FREE Rocky Mountain Trip Planner
Survival Skills 101 • Eat Better