L o n g Walks
(7 + Miles)


Marin & San Francisco County

Location
Title (click to view) Description
Marin, Point Reyes A Hiking Holiday Long, coast, ridge views
A Breeze in Your Face Long, coast, stream
Get away to Point Reyes Long hike along ridge, dense forest, coast views
The Everyday Walk Latest Update Long, good views, forest ridge hikes, strong wind from the sea. A must-walk for Bay Area hikers 
San Francisco County San Francisco to Sausalito Loop Long, bay, ridge, ferry

 

San Mateo County

Location Title (click to view) Description
Alviso Slough Trail The Salt of the Earth Long, bay views, salt ponds, bird watching
Butano State Park Fire Trail Loop Description: A long walk on a fire road that features good views.
El Corte Madera Open Space Preserve The Methuselah Trail Long walk w/ forests, streams, and unique trees
A Loop Trail into a Redwood Canyon
Long, forest, 1600' elevation loss
Northern Loop to San Gregorio Basin Long, Strenuous, Deep Canyons and Lively Streams with two sawmills on the way
Half Moon Bay, Coastside Trail A Walk by the Seashore Long, coast, sunset, dogs, children
Huddart County Park Our Annual Hike to King's Mountain Fair Long, forest, Labor Day fair
Montara State Beach Walking the Dog at Montara Mountain Long 7.5 miles, strenuous, dogs allowed, nice views
Phleger Estate-GGMRA Deep Forest and Rushing Water Long, forest, streams
The Crown Jewel of Peninsula Parks Long, forest, streams, history
A Walk through a National Parkland Long hike through dense forest, along West Union Creek to Skyline Ridge.
Pescadero Creek County Park Challenge Hike to Butano Ridge A long hike from streamside to ridge top. Good for redwoods.
A Loop Trail to Pescadero Creek(revised)Latest Update
Long, views, deep forest, no dogs
Portola State Park

A Challenging Hike to Beautiful Redwoods

Long, forest, first growth redwoods
The Best of Peninsula Redwoods
Long, forest, ridge, view, streams/lakes, trees
Purisima Open Space Preserve Hiking at Its Best Long, forest, views, (in walker Tom's top 10)
A Forest Walk with Great Views Long, forest, ridge, views
Autumn in Your Backyard Long, forest, valley, stream/lake
Forget-Me-Not-Hike Long, forest, valley, stream/lake
Hiking at its Best Long, forest, ridge, stream/lake
Purisma Grand Loop Long, views, forest, stream, no dogs.
Sawyer Camp Trail The Ultimate Rainy Day Walk Long, forest, valley, asphalt trail...No Mud!!
Celebrate Spring Short,Long, children, lake views, paved trail
   
South Skyline Region A 20-Mile Hike through the South Skyline Region Long, through 7-preserves, views, stream, earthquake features
Skyline Ridge Trail Walk along the Skyline Long, forest, valley
Sweeney Ridge Forever Views Long walk with good history/ Benches and Lunches
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Walking the Dog at Windy Hill

Long, strenuous, don-friendly, views, forest, benches

 

Santa Clara County

Location Title (click to view) Description
Alviso Slough Trail Salt of the Earth (coming soon) Long, salt flats, bay views
Henry Coe State Park A Loop Hike through the Diablo Range Long, steep trail, no dogs, strenuous, backpack possibilities, views
Henry Coe State Park Flat Frog Trail Long, views, forest, lake
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve The Canyon Trail Long, views, streams
Sanborn Skyline County Park On the Trail to Todd Creek Redwoods Long, Strenuous, No Dogs, Redwoods

 

Santa Cruz County

Location Title (click to view) Despcription
Big Basin State Park My Favorite Walk, Berry Creek Falls Long, (walker, Tom's favorite waterfall walk)
Skyline to the Sea Trail Long, forest, views, streams
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast Long, streams, waterfalls, benches
A Loop Hike into Big Basin Redwoods State Park Long walk, good views, creeks and waterfalls, redwoods, no dogs.
Castle Rock State Park Saratoga Gap Trail- Long, waterfall, views, rock climbing
Henry Cowell Loop Trail to Big Ben Long, Strenuous, Historical, Stream, Redwoods
Forest of Nisene Marks State Park From Rails to Trails Long, forest, history

 

 

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