From the mountains to the seaside, California offers beautiful and varied terrain for hikers of all skill levels. There are literally thousands of places to hike throughout the state. Here are just a few of the most interesting hiking locations:
- Hike the Half Dome - the Half Dome is an iconic landmark in Yosemite National Park. The hike to the top is long, about 16 miles, but well worth it for the views of Yosemite Valley.
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Located in the San Francisco Bay area, this park is full of hikes that take you to stunning waterfalls and through majestic redwoods.
- Mariposa Grove - another place to visit in Yosemite, hiking through Mariposa Grove gives you the opportunity to walk among giant sequoias, some of which have been around nearly 2,000 years.
- Malibu Creek State Park - near the Malibu coast, this park offers rugged terrain, large cliffs, and historic monuments throughout its 10,000 acres.
- Hike the Half Dome - the Half Dome is an iconic landmark in Yosemite National Park. The hike to the top is long, about 16 miles, but well worth it for the views of Yosemite Valley.
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Located in the San Francisco Bay area, this park is full of hikes that take you to stunning waterfalls and through majestic redwoods.
- Mariposa Grove - another place to visit in Yosemite, hiking through Mariposa Grove gives you the opportunity to walk among giant sequoias, some of which have been around nearly 2,000 years.
- Malibu Creek State Park - near the Malibu coast, this park offers rugged terrain, large cliffs, and historic monuments throughout its 10,000 acres.