Category Archives: Places

Master category for places, locations, and administrative units in California and elsewhere for hiking and other outdoor adventures.

Book review: Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura, by Craig R. Carey

Posted on April 19, 2013 by California Trekking

The Los Padres National Forest stretches along California’s Coast Range from just south of Carmel at its northern end to just west of Interstate 5 near Castaic at its southern end.  The forest consists of two separate regions: the northern … Continue reading →

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Trout Creek Trail – Garcia Wilderness

Posted on April 4, 2013 by California Trekking

Sublime creekside hiking on a little-used trail in the California Central Coast’s Garcia Wilderness Looking for a pleasant way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather? The Trout Creek Trail provides an excellent day hiking opportunity on a very lightly-used trail … Continue reading →

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Headlands Trail – Harmony Headlands State Park

Posted on June 26, 2012 by California Trekking

A lovely hike to the sea in one of California’s newest state parks First opened to the public in 2008, Harmony Headlands State Park is one of the newest state parks in California.  While the park is quite small at … Continue reading →

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Tomales Point Trail – Point Reyes National Seashore

Posted on February 21, 2012 by California Trekking

Experience stunning ocean views and see the Tule elk herd on a classic Point Reyes hike Located only an hour’s drive north from downtown San Francisco, pastoral Point Reyes National Seashore seems a world away from the noise and traffic … Continue reading →

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