California State Parks vs National Parks: What’s the Difference for Hikers?
Yosemite and Big Basin Redwoods both have redwoods, granite, and waterfalls within a few hours of each other, and I…
7 Best Out-and-Back Hikes in California: Turn Around Anytime
An out-and-back trail solves a specific problem: you don’t have to commit to a full day’s mileage before you’ve seen…
Best Multi-Day Backpacking Loops in California
If you don’t want to arrange a shuttle, stash a second car, or hitch back to a trailhead you left…
Pacific Crest Trail California Guide: Permits & Timing
California carries roughly two-thirds of the Pacific Crest Trail’s total mileage, about 1,700 of its 2,650 miles, which means most…
John Muir Trail Guide: Permits, Itinerary & Resupply
Hiking the John Muir Trail means committing to 211 miles and roughly 47,000 feet of climbing between Yosemite Valley and…
Best Wheelchair Accessible Hiking Trails in California
A trail labeled “easy” online is not the same thing as a trail that’s actually accessible, and conflating the two…
Best Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in California
Dog-friendly” gets used loosely online, so I built this list of dog friendly hiking trails in California around one question:…
Best Hiking Trails in California for Couples and Date Hikes
A good date hike isn’t about mileage. It’s about a scenic payoff, a pace slow enough to talk, a built-in…
Best Hiking Trails in California for Solo Female Hikers
The best hiking trails in California for solo female hikers aren’t necessarily the easiest ones; they’re the ones where you’re…
Best Hiking Trails in California for Photographers
These seven Hiking Trails in California for Photographers have less to do with mileage and more to do with light….
