Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Redwood forest, Northern California
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Hiking
Californians have been hiking ever since Native Americans made the first footpaths in the
wilderness. Oceanside rambles, panorama-view mountain summits and verdant forest
idylls await.
North Coast
Hardy backpackers challenge the remote Lost Coast Trail, while families
ramble among redwood trees.
Marin County
Tawny headlands and wild, windblown Point Reyes tempt hikers across the
Golden Gate Bridge.
Central Coast
Seek out Big Sur's secret waterfalls and climb volcanic peaks around San
Luis Obispo.
Los Angeles
Run around LA's Griffith Park, or head up into the untamed Santa Monica
Mountains.
Santa Barbara County
Venture into the scenic Santa Ynez Mountains or the vast Los
Padres National Forest.
