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[H3] The Narrows
Springdale, Utah

4.9

9.73 mi
/ 7671 ft gain

Hiking the narrows in Zion National Park is one of my favorite hikes and something I return for almost every year, I can still remember my first visit as a kid. There's no other place like it in the National Park system and the stunning beauty of its towering walls and vibrant river make it a top destination for visitors to the park.
Depending on the water level most of this hike is partially...

[IMG: Diamond Fork (Fifth Water) Hot Springs]

[H3] Diamond Fork (Fifth Water) Hot Springs
Utah County, Utah

4.4

4.63 mi
/ 663 ft gain

When you hike out to Diamond Fork aka Fifth Water hot springs, get ready for an amazing experience! The lower fall is visible from the main pool. If you want to continue to go further up the creek, you will run into the second fall, which is the most photogenic of them all. There are also two pools en route to the second fall. If you choose to continue a bit further, you’ll run into the last wa...

[IMG: Garden of Eden Swimming Hole]

[H3] Garden of Eden Swimming Hole
Felton, California

3.8

1 mi
/ 217 ft gain

The Garden of Eden swimming hole is located just off Route 9 in the Henry Cowell Redwoods and is a local gem. It features a long, wide beach that provides enough room even on the busier days and clear, refreshing water to cool off in.
Park on the side of the road (arrive early to guarantee yourself a spot) and hike down the quick, steep trail to the water. The "Garden of Eden" swimming hole i...

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[H3] Explore Cathedral Park
Portland, Oregon

4.6

Located right underneath the St Johns Bridge, Cathedral Park is hard to miss. It was given its name due to the Gothic looking arches that sit above the park.This is one of my personal favorite places to photograph especially if you enjoy photographing bridges. This park can be crowded or have events so just be aware of others when you are there.

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[H3] Photograph Downtown Portland From Pittock Mansion
Portland, Oregon

4.7

Pittock Mansion offers a one of kind view of downtown Portland. This is a historic site that allows public access throughout the day and night. Parking is available at Pittock until 9pm but if you wish to visit the grounds after hours you can park at the bottom of the driveway, walk around the gate, and walk for about 1000ft to the top. If you do go at night make sure to bring a flashlight, as ...

[IMG: Sunset Cliffs Open Ceiling Cave]

[H3] Sunset Cliffs Open Ceiling Cave
San Diego, California

0.5 mi

Starting from you parking spot on the street you will see it right away. Then look to the right in the small bay--to the right of it you'll see a small place to climb down. There is no rope so be careful when scaling it. Walk south until you hit the reef wall and walk along it until you get around the corner. You will see the cave opening and depending on the tide you can either walk in or rock...

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[H3] Rocky Butte
Portland, Oregon

4.2

Joseph Wood Hill Park is another under-the-radar gem right in the heart of the city. It’s located on Rocky Butte, an extinct volcanic cylinder cone, and provides a sweeping panoramic view of Portland and beyond. Accessing the park is easy – you can drive directly there and parking is plentiful.
Plan to arrive about an hour before sunrise, and give yourself plenty of time to set up your camera ...

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[H3] Laguna Beach Caves (Closed)
Laguna Beach, California

3.8

As of Friday, January 31st, 2025, Thousand Steps Beach is closed due to a landslide for an undetermined amount of time. More details are available here.
Laguna Beach Caves are beautiful caves with blue, clear water. This place is free to visit, but please exercise caution and adhere to local updates, rules, and closures!
Explore some beautiful caves right on the beach in Laguna. The stairs l...

[IMG: Kirby Cove]

[H3] Kirby Cove
Mill Valley, California

4.7

3.01 mi
/ 774 ft gain

This scenic hike is a 2 mile out-and-back trail located near Sausalito, CA. From the trail and beach, you'll get scenic of the Golden Gate, San Francisco's skyline, and glimpses of the East Bay. The best news, there's rarely any crowd.
Consider packing a blanket and a small picnic. With panoramic views of the Golden Gate, it's hard to find a better spot to relax and take it all in.
Things to...

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[H3] Grand View Park ("Turtle Hill")
San Francisco, California

5.0

0.21 mi
/ 7 ft gain

A recipe for happiness in the "cool grey city of love."
To the seasoned San Franciscan there is no finer view in the Bay Area than that from San Francisco's front porch, Turtle Hill or "Grand View Park". If the North American continent / plate is a ship, then Grand View Park is the prow giving epic, vast views up and down the California coast and of Golden Gate Park, the Marin Headlands, Golde...

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[H3] Canyoneering Keyhole Canyon
Springdale, Utah

4.0

0.75 mi
/ 223 ft gain

Keyhole Canyon is an experience for the adventurous, thrill seeking explorer. Hidden between the jagged mountains of Zion National Park, this canyon sits roadside, just two miles from the east entrance.
Before we continue, please note that Canyoneering is a dangerous sport. This canyon is not for the inexperienced. It is imperative that you have or obtain the appropriate skills to navigate a ...

[IMG: Havasu Falls in the Havasupai Reservation]

[H3] Havasu Falls in the Havasupai Reservation
Supai, Arizona

4.8

10.4 mi
/ 1647 ft gain

The Havasupai Reservation is a remote area just outside Grand Canyon National Park, full of blue-green water and dramatic waterfalls.  Despite being an extremely isolated location, camping in the canyon is overwhelmingly popular and reservations are required. On popular weekends you will be sharing the campgrounds with hundreds of others but shoulder seasons can bring some respite.
The trail ...

[IMG: The Subway - Bottom Up]

[H3] The Subway - Bottom Up
Virgin, Utah

4.9

7.13 mi
/ 2031 ft gain

See Zion's famous Subway feature and cool off by walking in the river for most of this hike. There's also an opportunity to swim in the pools above the Subway. This is the non-technical part of the Subway. Make sure you have a permit.
Start your day early at the Left Fork Trailhead on Kolob Terrace Road from the town of Virgin outside Zion National Park. This 6.5 mile out and back hike will ta...

[IMG: Green Knob via MST]

[H3] Green Knob via MST
Canton, North Carolina

4.0

9.08 mi
/ 1368 ft gain

Although not as popular as neighboring Shining Rock Wilderness, the Middle Prong Wilderness is equally as beautiful and typically half as crowded. This hike, mostly along the Mountain to Sea trail, leads through forests of oak, birch, spruce and fir trees, along a babbling brook, past waterfalls, and onto an expansive summit meadow. For those in Asheville looking to escape to some solitude, the...

[IMG: Spade and Venus Lakes]

[H3] Spade and Venus Lakes
Ronald, Washington

5.0

26.47 mi
/ 5728 ft gain

Nestled in a high rocky cirque near the upper reaches of Mt Daniel, Spade and Venus Lakes are two of the most remote lakes in the Alpine Lake Wilderness. But to experience this level of pure isolation, you'll need to earn it; the shortest hike in to the lakes is 14 miles, the majority of which is on flat, mind-numbingly repetitive trail which seems to go on for hours (it does).
The trail star...

[IMG: Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail]

[H3] Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail
Mariposa County, California

5.0

9.59 mi
/ 3940 ft gain

Glacier Point is one of the highlights of Yosemite. The point is located at the end of Glacier Point Road. This viewpoint allows you to survey the entire Yosemite Valley and gives the viewer a captivating sight of Half Dome. It's a little bit of a tourist trap (especially during the summer season), but worth it.
If you're up for hiking to the point at night, the stars are another amazing featu...

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California offers a diverse range of outdoor activities. The state boasts pristine coastlines, granite mountains, and expansive redwood forests. Travelers can explore the Alamere Falls, which empties directly into the Pacific Ocean, or visit McWay Falls in Big Sur, a prominent waterfall visible from Highway 1. For those interested in hiking, the Sunrise Lakes to Clouds Rest trail is a notable choice, while the Lands End Trail in San Francisco provides a scenic coastal walk. Whether you're looking to hike, camp, or simply enjoy the outdoors, California has something for everyone.

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San Diego, California
[H3] Sunset Cliffs Open Ceiling Cave

0.5 mi

Starting from you parking spot on the street you will see it right away. Then look to the right in the small bay--to the right of it you'll see a small place to climb down. There is no rope so be careful when scaling it. Walk south until you hit the reef wall and walk along it until you get aroun...
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Laguna Beach, California
[H3] Laguna Beach Caves (Closed)

3.8

As of Friday, January 31st, 2025, Thousand Steps Beach is closed due to a landslide for an undetermined amount of time. More details are available here.
Laguna Beach Caves are beautiful caves with blue, clear water. This place is free to visit, but please exercise caution and adhere to local up...
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Mill Valley, California
[H3] Kirby Cove

4.7

3.01 mi
/ 774 ft gain

This scenic hike is a 2 mile out-and-back trail located near Sausalito, CA. From the trail and beach, you'll get scenic of the Golden Gate, San Francisco's skyline, and glimpses of the East Bay. The best news, there's rarely any crowd.
Consider packing a blanket and a small picnic. With panorami...
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San Francisco, California
[H3] Grand View Park ("Turtle Hill")

5.0

0.21 mi
/ 7 ft gain

A recipe for happiness in the "cool grey city of love."
To the seasoned San Franciscan there is no finer view in the Bay Area than that from San Francisco's front porch, Turtle Hill or "Grand View Park". If the North American continent / plate is a ship, then Grand View Park is the prow giving e...
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Mariposa County, California
[H3] Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail

5.0

9.59 mi
/ 3940 ft gain

Glacier Point is one of the highlights of Yosemite. The point is located at the end of Glacier Point Road. This viewpoint allows you to survey the entire Yosemite Valley and gives the viewer a captivating sight of Half Dome. It's a little bit of a tourist trap (especially during the summer season...
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Mariposa County, California
[H3] Sunrise Lakes to Clouds Rest

4.7

18.93 mi
/ 4524 ft gain

Start out at the Tenaya Lake Trailhead, where you can head directly onto the trail for Clouds Rest or you can branch off after 2.7 miles to Sunrise Lakes. This allows you to break up the hike, spend a night relaxing and help you have an early start back on the trail.
Once re-connected to the Clo...
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San Francisco, California
[H3] Corona Heights Park

5.0

0.65 mi
/ 115 ft gain

Corona Heights Park is a park located north of the Castro and South of Buena Vista Park. The peak of the hill is windy, but it offers an unobstructed panoramic view of the city of San Francisco from downtown to Twin Peaks. It is perfect for taking panoramic pictures of San Francisco at night.
Y...
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Los Angeles, California
[H3] Cave of Munits

4.5

1.53 mi
/ 299 ft gain

Are you looking for a hike that offers trail running, scenic views, hiking, and CAVE exploring? This short, but exciting trail leads you on a short 0.8 mile hike to the Cave of Munits. When starting at the main trailhead, El Scorpion Park, take the wide paved dirt road all the way till you get to...
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San Francisco, California
[H3] Stow Lake And Strawberry Hill

4.9

2.09 mi
/ 253 ft gain

Strawberry Hill is one of the hidden gems of Golden Gate Park. It is named after the once abundant strawberry fields that inhabited the island. The hill, which reaches up to 430ft, is located in the middle of Stow Lake and has 2 foot bridges for access. This is a great place to run if you're look...
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Avalon, California
[H3] Trans-Catalina Trail

5.0

37.67 mi
/ 8189 ft gain

This adventure is a great way to see the entire island of Santa Catalina. Catalina Island is situated less than 30 miles off the coast of Southern California, and can be reached by ferry from Dana Point, San Pedro, or Long Beach. Catalina Express in the company that operates the ferry.
This adve...
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Laguna Beach, California
[H3] Thousand Steps Pools (Closed)

4.3

As of Friday, January 31st, 2025, Thousand Steps Beach is closed due to a landslide for an undetermined amount of time. More details are available here.
A beautiful, sometimes secluded beach with two man made pools that collect saltwater during high tide and warm up during low tide. Unbelievable...
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Malibu, California
[H3] Jim Morrison Cave

3.2

1.2 mi
/ 600 ft gain

Note: Jim Morrison Cave is closed indefinitely.
The bright colors of the Jim Morrison Cave are something to not be missed, and is appreciated by people of all ages. The cave also provides a beautiful outlook of the Malibu canyon, Malibu State Park and the Pacific Ocean. There is a ton of rock ho...
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San Diego, California
[H3] Bonfire at Fiesta Island

4.7

This island offers scenic views of of mission bay and if you're lucky, you can catch fireworks from Sea World. The bonfire rings are stationed around the island, so make sure you get there early to stake yours out, especially if you're headed there on the weekend. Dogs are allowed off leash at th...
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Orick, California
[H3] Tall Trees Grove, Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Loop

4.4

4.41 mi
/ 1043 ft gain

Day 1: Check with the Rangers station before heading up for best camping opportunities. Assuming you've checked with the rangers for approval...if there are openings, off of the main road, there are side streets with access to the beaches. Pull into one of these areas and drive down as far as you...
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Los Angeles, California
[H3] Murphy's Ranch

4.8

3.21 mi
/ 679 ft gain

This three-mile out-and-back hike begins at the beginning of a very nice neighborhood in Santa Monica. You will be trekking on a dirt road for about 1.5 miles until you reach some stairs that will be visible on your left-hand side. You will need to descend down those (what seem to be never-ending...
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Big Sur, California
[H3] McWay Falls

4.6

McWay Falls is one of the most iconic waterfalls in BIg Sur and can be seen from Highway 1. The trail to the falls is located in Julia Pfeiffer. For all of you history buffs, Mcway Falls is named after Christopher McWay, an early settler and farmer from New York who ventured west in the late 1800...
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