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Hiking in California
Go hiking in California with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 540 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in California.
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Hiking Destinations in California
55 routes · Mountain Biking · Freeride Skiing
Mammoth Mountain
31 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Freeride Skiing
Northstar California
31 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Yosemite National Park
22 routes · Hiking
Marin County
21 routes · Freeride Skiing · Hiking
Palisades Tahoe
19 routes · Hiking
San Francisco
17 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Hiking Routes in California
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
PCT: Ash Camp to Castle Crags
Rolling ridges and deep forest between the McCloud and Sacramento Rivers in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 48 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
PCT: Burney Falls to Ash Camp
Enjoy frequent views from an undulating ridge, with lush valleys below and the white cap of Mount of Shasta on the horizon.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 81 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
PCT: Old Station to Burney Falls
Miles 1377.4-1419 of the PCT: Along a panoramic rim with views to Mount Shasta, then down into a broad valley with entrenched creeks and the spectacle of Burney Falls.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 67 km
- Ascent
- 830 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Kenneth Hahn Ridgeline
Hike to the crest of a ridge for some of the finest views in the urban area.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 77 m
Hiking 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
13 routes · Hiking
Yosemite National Park's Best Hikes: From Easy to Epic
11 routes · Hiking
Death Valley: Hottest, Driest, and Lowest National Park
14 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in LA: Coastal, Suburban, and Epic Summits
16 routes · Hiking
Sunny California: The Best Hikes in San Diego
14 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in Lake Tahoe: Stunning Alpine Lake Views
3 routes · Hiking