Summary: This is a hike of the Bald Mountain Trail, a 1.4 Santa Clara based hike out and back that takes you to an overlook with excellent views of the Sierra Azul, Umunhum and also the southern Santa Clara Valley as well. The total change in elevation is only approximately 75 feet. Location: This hike [...]

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Summary: This is a 3.9 mile out and back walk that follows a flat paved trail along the Los Alamitos Creek trail. Location: This hike is part of the City of San Jose’s Water District in Santa Clara County and traces the Los Alamitos Creek. Distance: The total distance for this hike is 3.9 miles [...]

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Summary: This is a 3.2 mile long partial loop hike that takes you on paved trails around an area that is particularly popular among dog walkers. Location: This hike is located at the Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, which is located in Contra Costa County. Distance: The entire distance for this particular walk is 3.2 miles [...]

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Location: This trail is located at Crissy Field in San Francisco County as part of the National Park Service. The Hike: This is an easy mile of 3.3 miles in distance that traces restored coastline and offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Distance: This is a 3.3 mile walk. [...]

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Summary: This is a 2.2 mile hike that is going to take you out and back along the Cañada Road, until you reach the Pulgas Water Temple. Location: This hike is located at the Pulgas Water Temple and Crystal Springs Trail, which is located in San Mateo County Distance: The entire distance for this walk [...]

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Summary: This is a 3 mile long loop that takes you along the bay, especially very close to the U.S. 101 and back. Location: This hike is located at Bair Island which is located along the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge, which is located in San Mateo County Distance: The entire distance for this walk [...]

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Summary: This is a 1.7 mile loop hike that traces along the bay at Cesar Chavez and the North Waterfront Park in Berkeley. The total elevation change here is imperceptible. Location: This hike is located in Alameda County in the City of Berkeley at the North Waterfront Park. The Hike: This is a 1.7 mile [...]

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Summary: This is a 4.9 mile out and back hike offering paved trail walking along the entire Contra Costa Canal, bordering along some residential neighborhoods in the area. Location: This is a Contra Costa County Hike of the Contra Costa Canal Trail as part of the East Bay’s Regional Park District The Hike: This is [...]

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Summary: This is a 0.2 mile hike that goes out and back to Horseshoe Pond in the Open Space Preserve at Skyline Ridge. Location: San Mateo County Hike of the Bay area Ridge Trail as part of the Open Space Preserve at Skyline Ridge. Distance: The entire length of this trail is only 0.2 miles [...]

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