Thanksgiving Hikes
There’s lots to be thankful for this season, including our great outdoors, with fall colors on full display. Ready for a turkey trot? From the bounties of Briones to the thrills of a volcano, and a lesser-known trail on protected ranch land, here are three East Bay hikes prime for the season.
Banner Briones
East Bay Hike to Epic Views in Briones Regional Park
Fernandez Fabulous
Hike Fernandez Ranch in the East Bay Hills
Fall Escape to Yosemite's Tenaya Lodge
Fall Escape to Yosemite's Tenaya Lodge
Sibley Sensations
Hike Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
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2021 Hiking Calendar!
Ready to kick off 2021? (Like we have to ask.) Literally kick it off, with a hike! Download the 2021 POST Hiking Calendar (complimentary)—with recommended trails for every month of the year.
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While most hikers head over to adjacent Runyon Canyon, instead do the 2-mile hike at Trebek Open Space and pay your respects to the legendary Jeopardy host and philanthropist, Alex Trebek.
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