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Trail running Guides and Trips in California

Below are popular Trail running guides and trips in California that you can use to plan your next adventure. You can download guides, including a detailed map, description and points of interest for a small fee to your iPhone or Android.
Guides
Steep Ravine via Matt Davis, Mt Tamalpais
Steep Ravine via Matt Davis, Mt Tamalpais
Stinson Beach, California, United States
 
Moderate: 6.5 miles, Half day
Get an early start to enjoy one of Mt Tamalpais' most loved and most distinctive trails.
Muir Woods and Tourist Club Loop
Muir Woods and Tourist Club Loop
Mill Valley, California, United States
 
Moderate: 4.5 miles, Half day
Backdoor entry to Muir Woods on an uncrowded trail where you can enjoy scenery (and a bar!) most visitors never see.
Mount Tallac, Lake Tahoe
Mount Tallac, Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
 
Difficult: 9.5 miles, Full day
Unparalleled vistas await the Tahoe hiker on a memorable journey to the lake’s tallest peak.
Marin Headlands
Marin Headlands
Mill Valley, California, United States
 
Headlands host beauty and history of San Francisco Bay Area
The Lost Coast Trail
The Lost Coast Trail
Petrolia, California, United States
 
Moderate: 24 miles, Multiple days
A 24 mile three day backpacking trip along California's most undeveloped stretch of shoreline.
Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite NP
Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite NP
California, United States
 
Moderate: 8.0 miles, Half day
Worship the great outdoors from the heart of Yosemite National Park.
Lassen Peak, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Peak, Lassen Volcanic National Park
California, United States
 
Moderate: 5.0 miles, Half day
Tackle highest peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park and stand atop an active volcano.
Find Nature at Lands End
Find Nature at Lands End
San Francisco, California, United States
 
Easy: 3.4 miles, 1-3 hours
The wildest, rockiest corner of San Francisco is a land of rich history and spectacular nature
Big Santa Anita Canyon Loop with Upper Trail
Big Santa Anita Canyon Loop with Upper Trail
Pasadena, California, United States
 
Moderate: 10.0 miles, Half day
A beautiful multi-landscape trail with many waterfalls and trees. Offers a challenging and well-maintained trail.
Malibu Creek
Malibu Creek
Malibu Creek State Park, California, United States
 
Moderate: 7.9 miles, Half day
Some of the highlights along Malibu Creek, in central Malibu Creek State Park.
Bulldog Road / Castro Crest
Bulldog Road / Castro Crest
Malibu Creek State Park, California, United States
 
Moderate: 7.6 miles, Half day
Rock scrambling and a great workout hike in the southwestern part of Malibu Creek State Park / Castro Crest.
Crystal Cove Green Route
Crystal Cove Green Route
Crystal Cove State Park, California, United States
 
Moderate: 2.9 miles, 1-3 hours
A moderate 3 mile loop trail that begins and ends at the El Moro Visitor Center
Ocean Scenic Trails At Trump Golf Clubhouse
Ocean Scenic Trails At Trump Golf Clubhouse
Rancho Palos Verde, California, United States
 
Moderate: 4.4 miles, 1-3 hours
Over 5 miles worth of scenic ocean trails in Rancho Palos Verde, California
Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa
Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa
Pacific Palisades, California, United States
 
A moderately difficult hike in Topanga Canyon State Park. Lush greens and beautiful views make this trail a hit!
Purisima Creek Redwoods
Purisima Creek Redwoods
Redwood City, California, United States
 
Moderate: 7.0 miles, Half day
Open space preserve in the Midpeninsula region.
Quarry Trail and Big Springs Trail
Quarry Trail and Big Springs Trail
Berkeley, California, United States
 
Moderate: 3.5 miles, 1-3 hours
A loop traversing open grassy ridges and forested pathways in Tilden Regional Park
Saddle Peak - Santa Monica Mountains
Saddle Peak - Santa Monica Mountains
Monte Nido, California, United States
 
Moderate: 4.2 miles, 1-3 hours
Great views all around! The LA basin, the San Fernando Valley, the ocean!
Etiwanda Falls
Etiwanda Falls
Etiwanda, California, United States
 
Hidden waterfall of Etiwanda
Mt Judah & Donner Peak, Tahoe National Forest
Mt Judah & Donner Peak, Tahoe National Forest
Truckee, California, United States
 
Moderate: 5.5 miles, Half day
Scale two great Northern Sierra peaks in just one short day-hike.
Crystal Cove Blue Route
Crystal Cove Blue Route
Crystal Cove State Park, California, United States
 
Difficult: 9.1 miles, Half day
This strenuous 9.1 mile hike follows the perimeter of the park, giving you a grand tour of Crystal Cove backcountry.

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