San Francisco: Blue Ridge Loop
Knock off an adventure quickie on this 4.2-mile loop into toothy, little-known ridgelines above the Central Valley.
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San Francisco: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park LoopRoam 5.1 miles among redwoods to a promontory 2,000 feet above the larger-than-life Big Sur coast. San Francisco, CA: Pleasanton Ridgeline LoopJust minutes from downtown Pleasanton, this 5.2-mile loop treks through shaded olive groves past panoramic vistas of rolling hillsides. San Francisco: Cowell Redwoods LoopThis Friday, skip gridlock and take mass transit to a campsite near big redwoods, then hike to views of Monterey Bay.
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San Francisco, CA: Sausalito to Stinson BeachGet high in a hurry on this 28-mile escape to Mt. Tamalpais State Park that features countless climbs, rugged cliffs, and wave-washed beaches. San Francisco: Cowell Redwoods LoopThis Friday, skip gridlock and take mass transit to a campsite near big redwoods, then hike to views of Monterey Bay. San Francisco, CA: The Presidio/Lake Merced LoopThis is the quintessential San Francisco ride for locals who don't want to cross the bridge.
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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 |
The Men Behind The Bay Area Ridge TrailGalen Rowell talks about his and others' efforts to make the Bay Area Ridge Trail a reality. 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. |
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