163 routes · Freeride Skiing · Hiking · Mountain Biking · Ski Touring
California
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Destinations in California
51 routes · Mountain Biking · Freeride Skiing
Mammoth Mountain
48 routes · Freeride Skiing · Mountain Biking
Kirkwood
31 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Yosemite National Park
28 routes · Mountain Biking · Freeride Skiing
Northstar California
22 routes · Hiking
Marin County
20 routes · Freeride Skiing · Hiking
Palisades Tahoe
19 routes · Hiking
San Francisco
Routes in California
Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls
A stunning hike up steep climbs, passing close to Vernal and Nevada Falls.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 753 m
- Descent
- 752 m
Mt. Disney Uphill
Inbounds uphill route at Sugar Bowl, reaching the top of Mt. Disney.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 298 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Mt. Lincoln Uphill
Inbounds uphill route at Sugar Bowl, reaching the top of Mt. Lincoln.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 434 m
- Descent
- 2 m
Mt. Judah Uphill
Inbounds uphill route at Sugar Bowl, reaching the top of Mt. Judah and a backcountry access gate.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 357 m
- Descent
- 0 m
PCT: Seiad Valley to I-5 in Oregon
Miles 1655.9-1718.9 of the northbound PCT: The final big climb from a Northern California valley, then along a panoramic ridge to cross into Oregon.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 99 km
- Ascent
- 4.1 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
PCT: Etna Summit to Seiad Valley
Miles 1599.7-1655.9 of the northbound PCT: Through the stunningly colorful landscape of the Marble Mountains Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 88 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 3.8 km
PCT: Scott Mountain to Etna Summit
Miles 1560.2-1599.7 of the northbound PCT: Through the rugged expanse of two wilderness areas, each studded with granite peaks and sparkling lakes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 63 km
- Ascent
- 2.7 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
PCT: Castle Crags to Scott Mountain
Miles 1501.2-1560.2 of the northbound PCT: A stunning hike beneath granite spires of the Castle Crags, then along miles of panoramic ridge within view of Mount Shasta.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 93 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Guidebooks in California
8 routes · Hiking
Circle Beautiful Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail
12 routes · Hiking
Drink In Gorgeous Views on These San Francisco Hikes
5 routes · Mountain Biking
5 Must-Ride Trails in the San Francisco Bay Area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing
7 of the Most Impressive Freeride Lines in Kirkwood
5 routes · Mountain Biking
An Idyllic Summer Weekend Getaway in Kirkwood, CA
13 routes · Hiking
Yosemite National Park's Best Hikes: From Easy to Epic
11 routes · Hiking
Death Valley: Hottest, Driest, and Lowest National Park
8 routes · Freeride Skiing