Mindful Hikes
Short hikes are a delight when they’re packed with variety like redwoods, early wildflowers, Bay Area views, and places to pay homage to history. These hikes in San Francisco, the South Bay, and the East Bay are all 4 miles or less, and are ideal for a little inspiration and contemplation to close out February.
Heart of the Matter
Heart of the Park Hike in the Presidio San Francisco
Thornewood In Your Pocket
Hike Among Redwoods at Thornewood Preserve in Woodside
Short Hike, Sweet View!
Hike to Big Views at Claremont Canyon in the East Bay
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Wildflower Hiking Guide
California’s wildflowers will be lovely this spring! So how do you find the best in bloom? Check out POST’s complimentary Wildflower Guide to find the best hiking trails with wildflowers.
View Moore Wildflowers!
Napa's got poppies on parade! Hike the 4.3-mile Valentine Vista Trail at Moore Creek Park. It's spectacular for views, and the spring wildflowers are a colorful bonus!
ViewTam It All
The hills have gone green just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, and this 7.5-mile lollipop loop hike passes through some of Mount Tam’s lushest spots, with bridges, creeks, a waterfall, and big views.
ViewFootloose in the Foothills
In spring, Diablo Foothills Regional Park bursts with green rolling hills, wildflowers, and some of the lushest views of Mount Diablo itself. Go on an 8-mile loop among this verdant scenery.
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Why hike at Pinnacles National Park? The wildflowers are in overdrive during spring. And you might spy the magnificent California condor soaring while you gain soaring views from the High Peaks Trail.
ViewDo it Yourself Walking Tour of Solvang
Solvang has long been described as a “little slice of Denmark in Southern California." Experience the historic village on a 3-mile walk that explores the architecture, food, wine, and green space.
ViewTruly Grand Day Hike
One of the best spring day hikes in the Grand Canyon? See layer upon layer of the park’s grandeur—including the river—on this 3-mile (one-way) journey to Skeleton Point via the South Kaibab Trail.
ViewGarden of the Gods
A 1-mile out-and-back trail in 23-acre Garden of the Gods threads through sandstone boulders that were natural icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age, back when this site was known as the Iverson Movie Ranch.
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