Hill's Angels

Segway Around Angel Island

Admit it, you've always wanted to try a Segway. They're fun and goofy … kinda like the Hall & Oates of outdoor recreation. And the best place to give it a try? Where no cars go and the views are beautiful! Strap on a helmet and Segway around Angel Island State Park. Learn about the island's history on a 2-hour guided tour featuring incredible vistas of San Francisco, Tiburon, and the bay's bridges. But first, learn how to balance, speed forward, stop, and go in reverse on a crash course (well, hopefully not a crash course). Then, fall into line with a troop of other riders and embark on a 5.2-mile loop around the island's perimeter. Launch in turtle mode (maximum 5 mph), and eventually you'll graduate to rabbit mode, which tops out at a whopping 12.5 mph (the Segway's maximum speed). With 295 feet of elevation gain past old military barracks and lush eucalyptus and oak groves, you'll learn to master the lifts and dips of the island's rolling hills. Highlights include seeing the beach where remnants of a raft from a 1962 Alcatraz prison break washed ashore, and Camp Reynolds, the largest collection of Civil War–era buildings in the country. Then there's the knockout panoramic viewpoint above Battery Ledyard. Hill, yeah!

Angel Island Company's Segway Tours launch from Angel Island near the ferry dock. You must be 16 years of age or older to ride the vehicle and pass a brief skills test before leaving for the tour. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. $68 per person; doesn't operate on rainy days. No dogs.

Trending Stories NorCal

View all Stories
  1. All right, Almaden!

    Take a trip through time on this 5-mile loop in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Explore the ruins of an old cinnabar mine and enjoy the first hints of wildflower season.

    View
  2. Waterfalls and Wine Pours

    Cooler temps, green hills, and the return of our magnificent waterfalls! This family-friendly 2-mile hike at Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill is a great way to get the most out of a short hike post-rain.

    View
  3. Woman hiker is climbing up the ladder in the Steep Ravine section of the Dipsea Loop Trail on Mount Tam

    Misty on Mount Tam

    Mount Tam’s 3.9-mile round-trip Steep Ravine and Dipsea Trail Loop weathers the wets and wilds with some confidence, sheltered in parts by redwoods, and wowing with a waterfall.

    View
  4. Mile-Long Cataract Club

    In winter after heavy rains, the north flank of Mount Tam glows with flows. The nearly mile-long series of waterfalls—Cataract Falls—transforms into a supercharged spectacle. Starting at Alpine Dam, a 1.6 mile (one-way) narrow trails threads through redwoods and ferns along Cataract Creek.

    View

Trending Stories SoCal

View all Stories
  1. Sponsored

    Hidden Gems of Reno Tahoe

    Step into a land where adventure meets relaxation. Reno Tahoe is where the spirit of the great outdoors and the energy of vibrant city life inspire you to live with no limits.

    View
  2. Peace Labyrinth

    Hidden in LA’s historic West Adams district, the Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens is a welcome respite from the norms of urban noise.

    View
  3. Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

    Adventure for your earbuds. What's new in the world of the outdoors? Listen to Weekend Sherpa co-founders discuss local hikes, beaches, bike rides, camping spots and all kinds of travel and adventure in California and beyond!

    View
  4. Hikers sitting on a large rock slab next to Three Sisters Falls in Cleveland National Forest Southern California near Julian

    Three Sisters

    Good things come in threes at this hike to a lovely trio-tiered waterfall in Cleveland National Forest. The 4.25-mile out-and-back hike rambles among rolling hills, with rocky mountain views as switchbacks take you down to a lush canyon and the falls.

    View