28+ Epic Hiking Trails in California
As the third largest state in the US, California has innumerable hiking and backpacking trails that crisscross all of these wilderness areas. Some of these trails are household names – such as the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, others are more obscure. We’ve compiled a list of California’s best hiking trails. Some of these are for hikers of all skill levels and some of these trails are for experienced hikers only; but irrespective of your skill level, all of these routes feature amazing scenery and views of the state.
Editor’s note: These spots are all taken directly from travelstoke®, a new app from Matador that connects you with fellow travelers and locals, and helps you build trip itineraries with spots that integrate seamlessly into Google Maps and Uber. Download the app to add any of the spots below directly to your future trips.
Ewoldsen Trail
Tioga Pass
Ubehebe Crater
Phantom Spires
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Little Lakes Valley Trailhead
Topanga State Park
Rae Lakes Loop
Lower Yosemite Falls
Palomarin Trail Head-Alamere Falls
San Elijo Lagoon
Lost Coast
Sentinel Dome
Wildcat Campground
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rock Springs Trail Head
San Gorgonio Peak
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Stout Grove Trailhead
Fortytwo Mile Campground
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Sonoma Mountain
Becker Peak
Limekiln State Park
Pyramid Peak
Hollywood Sign Hike
Taft Point
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Mount Tallac
Mount TallacSouth Lake Tahoe, United States#hiking #snow #extreme