San Francisco: Rodeo Beach Loop
This 9.6-mile hike offers a tour of the Marin Headlands, then loops to include fine bluff views of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific. Bring extra clothes; the weather changes quickly.
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San Francisco: Mission PeakThis challenging, 6.8-mile out-and-back is a classic in spring when lush greenery and riotously colored wildflowers cover the Bay Area foothills. San Francisco: Windy Hill LoopClimb through several Bay Area ecosystems on this 8.6-mile ramble from Portola Valley to Windy Ridge. San Francisco: Henry W. Coe State Park LoopHike 7 steep miles among wild cattle to sweeping views of the Gabilan and Diablo Mountains.
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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 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.
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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 |
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. |
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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.
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The last lonely stretch of the AT beckons from the mountains of western Maine.
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Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.
Secret Hikes: Grand Canyon National Park
Surprise: This park's busy corridor trails offer a fast track to a private slice of heaven.
Secret Hikes: Grand Teton National Park
Rise above the crowds and earn solo views of elk, wildflowers, and summit sunsets.
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