San Francisco: Mount Tamalpais Loop
A bus drops you at the start of a 10.5-mile trail leading to overlooks with world-class views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge.
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San Francisco, CA: Tomales Point TrailTrace the Pacific coastline from a tule elk preserve to a seal-dotted bluff along this 9.7-mile out-and-back on Point Reyes National Seashore. San Francisco: Black Diamond Mines LoopExplore historic sites on this 5.9-mile loop in the fascinating Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve-once California's largest coalfield. San Francisco: Huddart-Phleger Redwood LoopThis mild 4-miler won't wear you out as it winds through coastal redwoods and parallels a quiet, shady creek in Huddart County Park. |
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Wine Country Tour, Day 7: Sausalito to Palo AltoDay 7 embarks over the Golden Gate Bridge and skirts the Pacific before heading inland to cruise along the San Andreas Fault. San Francisco, CA: The Presidio/Lake Merced LoopThis is the quintessential San Francisco ride for locals who don't want to cross the bridge. San Francisco, CA: The Bay In Two Days (Day 2)Day two of a safe and scenic ride around the entire San Francisco Bay: enjoy a beautiful bike path across the Carquinez Bridge, find seclusion and scenery on Paradise Scenic Road and Calaveras Road, and bike the Iron Horse Trail. |
Swimming Hole HikesTime to cool down. Hike to these refreshing swimming holes and settle right into summer. Backpacker's Readers' Choice Awards 2008America's 100 Best Hikes–chosen by you. Bay Area Spring FlingsThree Bay Area hikes that'll quickly make winter a distant memory |
Treasure In San Francisco's BackyardMore than 200 preserves, parks, and other protected wildlands lie within 40 miles of San Francisco, exceeding Yosemite National Park in size, biodiversity, and visitation. The Men Behind The Bay Area Ridge TrailGalen Rowell talks about his and others' efforts to make the Bay Area Ridge Trail a reality. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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