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Lake Tahoe, CA: Eagle Lake-Granite Lake Loop

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This popular 6.2-mile hike loop visits two alpine lakes in the Desolation Wilderness and offers outstanding views of the bright blue waters of Lake Tahoe.

San Francisco: Estero Trail

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Look for heron and sandpiper in the estuaries of Point Reyes National Seashore on this rolling 7.4-mile hike.

San Francisco: Henry W. Coe State Park Loop

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Hike 7 steep miles among wild cattle to sweeping views of the Gabilan and Diablo Mountains.

San Francisco: Matt Davis Loop

BACKPACKER Review
This 7.4-mile loop in Mt. Tamalpais State Park links three superb trails stretching from ridgeline to sea.

San Francisco: Briones Park Loop

BACKPACKER Review
This enchanting 5.7-mile loop through 6,000-acre Briones Regional Park has it all-rolling hills, shady woods, and spectacular views of the East Bay.

San Francisco: Hazelnut Loop

BACKPACKER Review
This easy 4.2-mile loop is the perfect sunset hike, thanks to sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out for foraging rabbits and deer.

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.

San Francisco, CA: The Bay In Two Days (Day 1)

Day one of a safe and scenic two-day ride around the San Francisco Bay: Highlights include Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, Paradise Drive in Tiburon, China Camp, and countless beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the Bay.

San Francisco, CA: Stinson Beach to Point Reyes

Retreat from the noise of San Francisco on this 32-mile bike ride that cruises lush rollers through Point Reyes National Seashore.

San Francisco, CA: The Presidio/Lake Merced Loop

This 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)

San Francisco, CA: Stinson Beach to Point Reyes

Retreat from the noise of San Francisco on this 32-mile bike ride that cruises lush rollers through Point Reyes National Seashore.

Swimming Hole Hikes

BACKPACKER Review
Time to cool down. Hike to these refreshing swimming holes and settle right into summer.

Backpacker's Readers' Choice Awards 2008

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America's 100 Best Hikes–chosen by you.

Bay Area Spring Flings

BACKPACKER Review
Three Bay Area hikes that'll quickly make winter a distant memory

The Men Behind The Bay Area Ridge Trail

BACKPACKER Review
Galen Rowell talks about his and others' efforts to make the Bay Area Ridge Trail a reality.

Treasure In San Francisco's Backyard

BACKPACKER Review
More than 200 preserves, parks, and other protected wildlands lie within 40 miles of San Francisco, exceeding Yosemite National Park in size, biodiversity, and visitation.

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Life's Short, Hike More!

What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them.