Rocky Ridge sunset hike in Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Skirting the western edge of Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, Rocky Ridge is a narrow spine that offers some of the finest ridge walking in the East Bay. With panoramic views of the bay, massive rock formations, and an abundance of wildflowers in spring, this 2000-foot ridge is a prime location for an evening hike. This…
Rose Peak hike following the SCU Lightning Complex Fire
Tucked deep into the oak-coated hills east of San Francisco Bay is Rose Peak — Alameda County’s highest accessible point. Sitting at 3,817 feet, this peak — which is more or less a bump along the Ohlone Wilderness Trail — offers spectacular views and is an appropriate destination to test your hiking abilities. Considered one…
Hiking to Oyster Point in Mount Diablo State Park
Perched atop a ridge in the brushy Black Hills, overlooking Danville, is Oyster Point. Despite an elevation of just 2,106 feet, this area high point offers an impressive view of Mount Diablo, as well as a stunning panorama of the Tri-Valley and its rolling hills. Tucked away in the southeastern section of Mt. Diablo State…
Three-day hike to Rainbow Camp in the Ventana Wilderness
Situated along the South Fork Big Sur River, deep in the Ventana Wilderness, is the tranquil Rainbow Camp. This lush camp, located at the junction of the Big Sur and South Fork Trails, is a great base of operations to explore the seldom-visited South Fork. Flowing gently, through some of the most rugged coastal terrain…
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