Bay Area Hikes
WHERE I START PLANNING
I'm not trying to out-do the people who've already mapped every trail in the Bay — they've done it better than I ever could. So for now this is just a short list of the resources I actually use when I'm figuring out where to go.
Resources I Like
600 Hikes in Bay Area →
A massive, lovingly catalogued list organized by what you're after — peaks, redwoods, waterfalls, coastline — each with the best time of year to go.
Redwood Hikes →
The reference for old-growth redwood trails across California, with a top-ten list plus camping and backpacking notes.
The Ridge Trail →
400+ miles (and growing) of trail circling the Bay, with maps, curated adventures, and the full circumnavigation route.
Hiking by Transit →
A trailhead map of hikes you can reach without a car — bus, rail, ferry, and shuttle access across the region.