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: Mount Tamalpais LoopA 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. San Francisco: Bear Lake/Emigrant WildernessWildflower pockets and piles of granite boulders punctuate this mellow 7.4-mile route to two alpine lakes with primo campsites. San Francisco: Mission Peak via Hidden Valley TrailSee where the sport of hang gliding took off on this 6.2-mile out-and-back above the city's East Bay. |
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San Francisco, CA: Stinson Beach to Point ReyesRetreat 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 LoopThis is the quintessential San Francisco ride for locals who don't want to cross the bridge. |
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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