Near SF

San Francisco Bay Area 20-mile Day Hikes

Amy&James2019-08-27T08:50:29-07:00Aug 22, 2019|Hike, Near SF, Public Transit, Route Guide|

What: 32 day hikes.
Where: San Francisco Bay Area.
Distance: about 20 miles each.
Highlights: a collection of diverse walks throughout the Bay Area.

San Francisco Stairway Walks Route Guide

Amy&James2018-07-15T18:03:12-07:00Nov 12, 2017|Hike, Near SF, Public Transit, Route Guide, Top10|

One great city. 600 outdoor public stairways. 120 miles in eleven sequential routes. Take a hike a month, or combine them into one multi-day hike. This is the most creative, surprising, and flat-out fun trip we have ever taken.

Marin County: Four Backpacking Trips

Amy&James2018-05-31T21:57:16-07:00Oct 29, 2017|Hike, Near SF, Public Transit|

What: Four short backpacking trips.
Where: Marin County, California.
When: 2010-2015; (2-5 days each).
Distance: 41-96 miles.

Point Reyes Circumambulation

Amy&James2019-07-10T14:57:10-07:00Feb 9, 2017|Coastal, Hike, Near SF, Public Transit|

What: on and off trail beach and coast hiking.
Where: Point Reyes National Seashore.
When: April 2-7 2009 (6 days).
Distance: about 120 miles

Santa Cruz to Point Pinos

Amy&James2019-07-10T14:57:19-07:00Jan 23, 2017|Coastal, Hike, Near SF, Public Transit|

What: beach and coast hike.
Where: Monterey Bay from Santa Cruz to Point Pinos.
When: Feb 3-5, 2011 (3 days).
Distance: about 55 miles.

Big Diablo Loop Route Guide

Amy&James2017-10-14T15:58:03-07:00Jan 22, 2017|Hike, Near SF, Public Transit, Route Guide|

What: scenic trail hike through 58 parks.
Where: Diablo Range, east of SF Bay.
Distance: about 203 miles.
Highlights: habitat and scenic diversity; mix of remote hiking and trail corridors through towns; spectacular SF Bay views; easy access via public transit.

Big Coe Loop Route Guide

Amy&James2017-01-17T21:34:30-08:00Jan 3, 2017|Hike, Near SF, Route Guide|

What: Big Coe Loop Route Guide.
Where: Henry Coe State Park southeast of San Jose, California.
Distance: about 74 miles.
Highlights: Perimeter walk around the Bay Area's largest and wildest park.

Big Sur: Boronda Loop

Amy&James2018-07-10T06:26:22-07:00Jan 1, 2017|Hike, Near SF|

What: Trail hiking, some of it on obscure trails.
Where: Ventana Wilderness, Los Padres NF.
When: Nov 12-14, 2010 and Nov 26-28, 2011 (3 days).
Distance: about 29 miles.

Palo Alto to Santa Cruz

Amy&James2019-03-24T10:56:12-07:00Dec 31, 2016|Hike, Near SF, Public Transit|

What: Trail hiking through the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Where: Palo Alto to Santa Cruz, California.
When: Nov 24-26, 2010 (3 days).
Distance: about 65 miles.

Overview: Coe State Park

Amy&James2018-11-04T17:36:35-08:00Dec 23, 2016|Hike, Near SF, Overview|

What: Overview of Coe State Park.
Where: Diablo Range, southeast of San Jose.
When: 1984 to present, over 300 days.
Highlights: Big area to hike in, camp almost anywhere, few people, rugged terrain, classic CA Oak Savannah.

Big Sur: Lottie Potrero Loop

Amy&James2017-10-14T15:17:37-07:00Dec 10, 2016|Hike, Near SF|

What: Trail hiking, some of it on abandoned and obscure trails.
Where: Silver Peak Wilderness in Los Padres NF.
When: Nov 22-25, 2012 (4 days).
Distance: about 79 miles.