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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in California
California has 1,047 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 291 cities and towns — Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Palm Springs and 287 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
The 250 most-reviewed in California
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 15,579 reviews
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
Beverly Hills Garden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 14,308 reviews
Expansive, tree-filled park with fountains & jogging paths plus cacti & rose gardens.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,856 reviews
Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,229 reviews
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.
Point Dume
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,204 reviews
Tranquil coastal area featuring trails & rocky coves, plus blufftop views of Santa Catalina Island.
Mission Trails Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,818 reviews
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews
This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.
Runyon Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,669 reviews
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
Hilltop Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews
Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,040 reviews
Hilltop park with views of Downtown Los Angeles plus hiking trails & history exhibits.
South Gate Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,004 reviews
City park with a sports center & swim stadium, plus playgrounds, playing fields & other recreations.
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,535 reviews
Rural nature preserve with 25 miles of hiking trails, plus a working farm & a model plane launch.
Mission Peak Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,513 reviews
Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.
Mount Rubidoux Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,212 reviews
Natural terrain for dog-running, hiking & views, centered around a giant white cross at the summit.
Lake Chabot Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,161 reviews
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.
Lighthouse Field State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,056 reviews
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.
Tilden Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,971 reviews
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.
Malibu Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,616 reviews
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,529 reviews
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
Alum Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,599 reviews
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,384 reviews
1,266 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration.
Mount Diablo State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,311 reviews
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.
Del Valle Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,440 reviews
Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches.
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,286 reviews
Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.
Skull Rock Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,287 reviews
Skull-shaped desert granite rock formation with 2 depressions like eye sockets created by erosion.
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,070 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking/biking/equestrian trails through varied landscapes with valley views.
Potato Chip Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,081 reviews
Hikers flock to this unique, thin rock at the peak of the Mount Woodson for dramatic photographs.
Sunset State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,968 reviews
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.
Castle Rock State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,837 reviews
Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.
Mount San Jacinto State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,801 reviews
Trails wind through this park at the peak of Mount San Jacinto, accessible by tram via Palm Springs.
Panorama Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,823 reviews
Hilltop park offering scenic views, picnic areas and trails for walking and biking.
Top of the World
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews
Popular locale for short walks & hikes offering elevated views of surrounding ocean & mountains.
Craig Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,625 reviews
124-acre recreational park with biking, hiking & picnicking, plus hills, a rose garden & a lake.
Point Mugu State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,476 reviews
Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails.
Hillcrest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,488 reviews
Picturesque park with shade trees, large picnic areas, a recreation center & several war memorials.
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,376 reviews
Mountain backcountry with wilderness areas, state parks & trails for hiking & horse-riding.
Chino Hills State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,378 reviews
State park offers biking, picnicking & hiking, plus on-site bathrooms & water spigots.
Strand Vista Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,173 reviews
Coastal beach park known for its walking trails, striking ocean views & sunsets.
Annie's Canyon Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,156 reviews
Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.
Sunol Regional Wilderness
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,201 reviews
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.
Mt. Helix Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,129 reviews
High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.
Peters Canyon North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,160 reviews
Popular jogging & hiking park features coastal sage scrub & grassland habitats, plus a reservoir.
Hidden Valley Nature Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,080 reviews
Scenic 1-mi. hiking loop with huge rock formations to climb & views of Joshua trees & desert areas.
Brand Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,031 reviews
31-acre park featuring hiking & biking trails, a playground, a library & picnic facilities.
Cowles Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,024 reviews
Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,072 reviews
Waterfront space with a picnic area, beach, fishing pier, panoramic views & a model railroad museum.
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,101 reviews
State nature reserve within the Mojave Desert has 8-mile hikes & a wildflower season March to May.
Lafayette Reservoir Recreation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,994 reviews
Sizable park featuring a reservoir, hiking trails & activities such as fishing & boating.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 reviews
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.
Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,941 reviews
Nature reserve around a palm-filled oasis offering picnics & hikes in a desert wilderness setting.
Campbell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,934 reviews
Relaxing neighborhood park with a basketball court, water feature, horseshoe pits & trail access.
César E. Chávez Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews
Popular, 90-acre park featuring kite flying opportunities, a dog run, bay vistas & more.
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,842 reviews
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths.
Edward Vincent Jr. Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,950 reviews
This 55-acre park has multiple playgrounds, plus athletic facilities, picnic areas & a pool.
Contra Loma Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,900 reviews
Community lawn covering 2 blocks & surrounded by trees, featuring 2 tennis courts & a playground.
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,942 reviews
Large nature preserve housing various migrating birds, as well as native flora & fauna.
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,768 reviews
Vast park with interconnecting trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid mountain vistas.
Oso de Oro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews
Area with 3 different elevations offering picnic spots, play areas & a wheelchair basketball court.
Iron Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,712 reviews
Popular and dog-friendly trail leading to a summit featuring picnic tables and a telescope with scenic views.
Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,819 reviews
Family-oriented park with ball fields, picnic tables & trails plus horseshoe & bocce courts.
Claremont Hills Wilderness Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,641 reviews
This winding trail for hiking & mountain biking provides moderate elevation & dramatic views.
Santa Teresa County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,670 reviews
Diverse county park with a variety of hiking trails providing views of the numerous hills & valleys.
Chabot Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,612 reviews
Leafy nature area with a big lake, hiking trails & a disc golf course, popular for fishing & biking.
Glen Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,610 reviews
A deep canyon runs through this park, which features sports fields, tennis courts & playgrounds.
San Clemente State Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,639 reviews
State park featuring a mile-long beach, picnic areas & campsites, plus biking & hiking trails.
Mission Peak Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews
Open space featuring a steep hiking trail with sweeping valley & bay views from the summit.
O'Melveny Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,546 reviews
This park, the second largest in Los Angeles, offers picnicking & trails for hikers & bikers.
Firebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,563 reviews
Steep 1.3-mile-long unmade trail leading to the domed Art Deco observatory with views across LA.
Hulda Crooks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,563 reviews
19.6-acre park featuring a playground, volleyball, tennis courts, grassy areas, restrooms & more.
Blair Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,658 reviews
Recreation space with 2 baseball diamonds & 3 tennis courts, plus picnic tables & playgrounds.
Culver City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,585 reviews
Leisure space on 41+ acres for ball sports, picnics & grilling, plus a dog park & skateboard area.
Etiwanda Falls Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,584 reviews
Waterfall, rock and trail area, with a peaceful ambience, a creek and views of the city.
Brengle Terrace Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,581 reviews
Lush outdoor park with unique activities including a disc golf course & performance amphitheater.
TeWinkle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,531 reviews
This 49-acre park with a lake offers play areas, ball fields, tennis courts & picnic shelters.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews
Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Turnbull Canyon
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,558 reviews
Former landfill site, closed in 2013 & now landscaped, offering hiking through the Puente Hills.
Prospect Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,487 reviews
Picturesque park with an amphitheater & orange grove, plus walking trails & picnic facilities.
Foothills Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,540 reviews
Miles of trails guide visitors through woodlands & fields, past streams & lakes in this vast park.
Arroyo Verde Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,485 reviews
A 132-acre park with miles of hiking trails plus open grass areas, a nature center & playgrounds.
Garin Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,483 reviews
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.
Ascot Hills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,448 reviews
Urban retreat featuring rolling hills, views of downtown, hiking trails & a small amphitheater.
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,437 reviews
Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails.
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,456 reviews
This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center.
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,415 reviews
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.
Eugene A. Obregón Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,473 reviews
This city park offers grassy lawns & picnic space, a playground, baseball field & basketball court.
Barnes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,461 reviews
Public green space with amenities such as tennis courts, an amphitheater & areas for free-play.
Mount Tamalpais East Peak
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,341 reviews
Quarter-mi. trail with dramatic valley views, plus picnic tables, restrooms & drinking fountains.
Ocean Trails Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,365 reviews
Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.
Lake Clementine Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,394 reviews
Steepish but well-marked trail for hiking, mountain biking and splashing at the dam.
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,387 reviews
467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views.
Oak Canyon Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,378 reviews
Nature park featuring oak forests, scrubland & canyons, plus wildlife & an interpretive center.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,398 reviews
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay.
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,363 reviews
Space in the Gabilan Mountains to camp or picnic, plus trails for 4x4s, motocross, bikes & ATVs.
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,391 reviews
Urban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.
Stevens Creek County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews
Miles of multi-use trails, shaded picnic areas & a large reservoir for fishing & boating.
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,301 reviews
Sprawling park with canyons & rock formations plus 17 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Briones Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,294 reviews
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features.
Paradise Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,293 reviews
40-ft. waterfall in a canyon in a rugged regional park, accessible by hiking trails.
Placerita Canyon Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,240 reviews
Wooded park features trails, picnic space, historic monuments & a nature center with regular events.
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,266 reviews
Spacious park offering miles of multi-use trails plus a children's playground & picnicking areas.
Buddy Todd Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,270 reviews
Shady outdoor park featuring a children's playground & a covered picnic area with grills & outlets.
Daley Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews
Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.
Skyline Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,263 reviews
Wilderness park offering hiking, biking & equestrian trails, camp sites & a native plant garden.
Sycamore Highlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,203 reviews
Rolling neighborhood park with children's play & picnic areas & scenic footpaths.
Box Springs Mountain Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,218 reviews
1,100 sloping acres with 15 miles of trails accessible to hikers, mountain bikers & equestrians.
Los Leones Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,185 reviews
Starting point with parking for a canyon hiking trail across chaparral grassland for Pacific views.
Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
Park with 300-ft.-deep canyon off the San Gabriel mountains offers hiking, picnics & Nature Center.
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,146 reviews
Scenic spread on 739 acres with rolling views & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Doty Trust Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,160 reviews
Nature site with a water park, playground, picnicking with grills & trails with an exercise course.
Wisdom Tree
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,108 reviews
A steep, short hike leads to this unique, lone-standing tree & sweeping views of Los Angeles.
Serra Cross
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews
Time-tested wooden cross with a storied past, nearby hiking trails & panoramic hilltop water views.
Solstice Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking.
Picchetti Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,107 reviews
308-acre park offering 3.7 miles of trails amid orchards & woodlands, a winery & weekly activities.
Del Cerro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,122 reviews
Landscaped site & play area atop a bluff with views of canyons, fields, ocean, coastline & islands.
Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,096 reviews
Beginning & mid-level cyclists frequent this city recreation area composed of trails & streets.
Arcata Community Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,073 reviews
Peaceful regional park known for its expansive trail network, soaring redwoods & bucolic landscape.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
Dog-friendly open space with an interpretive center, plus marked hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Grandview Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews
Elevated park area offering hiking trails to the top of a hill with views of the city & the sea.
Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,116 reviews
Open space on the Santa Ana River with jogging & biking trails & areas for picnicking.
Wunderlich County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,056 reviews
Park with redwood trees, open meadows & biking/hiking trails, plus stables for horseback riding.
Elysian Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,048 reviews
Easy-going hiking & cycling trail in a pretty neighborhood park with mature trees & open spaces.
Pismo Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.
Charlie Turner Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,011 reviews
Popular hiking area offering scenic views of the Hollywood sign and Downtown L.A..
Heart Rock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,007 reviews
Heart-shaped hole in a cliff next to a cascading 20-ft. waterfall, reachable by a scenic trail.
Los Arboles "Rocketship" Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews
Urban retreat offering elevated views of the city & a playground with a rocketship structure.
Canyon Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews
Clean and well-maintained park with a zipline and musical instruments for children.
Vargas Plateau Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 989 reviews
Grasslands & wooded canyons home to eagles & hawks, with gentle walking routes leading to bay views.
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 970 reviews
5,271-acre parkland with scenic trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus local cattle.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 940 reviews
An 82-acre park in a stand of second-growth redwoods, popular for picnics & recreational sports.
San Bruno Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 959 reviews
Mountain recreation space featuring city & bay views, hiking trails, picnic areas & open meadows.
Switzer Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 958 reviews
Popular path through a national forest & ruined wilderness resort to a waterfall at a a deep gorge.
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 977 reviews
This tranquil park with miles of sand dunes & beach access offers fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Quail Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews
Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 958 reviews
Dog-friendly preserve offering 366 acres of open space, with hiking trails through canyons & ridges.
North Etiwanda Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 952 reviews
Relaxed hiking trails in a rugged landscape with waterfalls, streams and a variety of wildlife.
Sycamore Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 931 reviews
City land with a playground, ball field, BBQ grill, picnic tables, exercise stations & nature trail.
San Dieguito County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
This scenic park offers play & picnic areas, plus trails, baseball & basketball facilities.
Tahquitz Canyon
4.5 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center.
Braly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 928 reviews
Park featuring Japanese design plus venues for sand volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard & tennis.
Rockville Hills Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 926 reviews
Area with volcanic-rock hills & a grass valley for nature-watching hikes, bike rides & scenic views.
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 918 reviews
Several trails connect this 1,424-acre public space to the communities surrounding it.
Escondido Falls
4.5 ★★★★★ 936 reviews
A popular hiking trail that crosses creeks leads to this waterfall with upper & lower sections.
Codornices Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 896 reviews
Comprising the Berkeley Rose Garden plus areas for ball playing & hiking, picnicking & kids' play.
Culver City Stairs
4.8 ★★★★★ 865 reviews
Popular hiking spot featuring hundreds of stairs and trails with views.
Trione-Annadel State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 852 reviews
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license.
Garland Ranch Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 851 reviews
Rustic, dog-friendly park offering extensive hiking trails through woodlands, canyons & chaparral.
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 868 reviews
Wild 700-acre canyon habitat for myriad flora & fauna, with hiking trails & guided tours.
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 866 reviews
Expansive park featuring trails, a creek, gardens & farm animals, plus a seasonal barn center.
Bedwell Bayfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 902 reviews
Large bayside park with expansive open spaces for flying kites & several hiking trails.
California Coastal Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 860 reviews
Popular scenic coastal trail with ocean views running through a golf course, with limited parking.
Southridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Recreational oasis with soccer fields, basketball & tennis courts, a playground & picnic facilities.
Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Scenic trail along the Santa Margarita River featuring shade trees, rapids and free parking.
Garvey Ranch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 857 reviews
City park featuring a multi-use sports field, playground & picnic shelters, plus a community center.
Niguel Botanical Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Botanical garden featuring a playground and picnic areas, plus benches and walking trails.
Mount Woodson Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 831 reviews
Challenging 6.4-mile roundtrip hike offers unusual rock formations & views of downtown & the ocean.
Mount San Miguel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 831 reviews
Ballfields, basketball & tennis courts, picnic shelters & walking trails, surrounded by open space.
Vincent Lugo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Athletic fields, picnic tables, trails & a playground featured in San Gabriel's largest city park.
Chino Hills Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 823 reviews
Huge park featuring trails for hiking or biking, a baseball field, soccer fields and a playground.
Laurelwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
The city's largest park (225 acres) offers trails leading to Sugarloaf Mountain & scenic picnicking.
Hellman Park Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
Scenic park in the Puente Hills offering hiking trails around a reservoir with canyon & city views.
Discovery Well Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
Elevated park with views of the city featuring playgrounds and trails.
Reuben Ingold Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
Rubberized, cushioned and paved loop trail in a hilltop park with workout machines.
Brace Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 788 reviews
City park tucked away in a residential area with tennis courts, a playground & lots of green space.
Fort Ord National Monument
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails.
Henry W. Coe State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 800 reviews
Sprawling over more than 87,000 acres of wild space, this park features canyons & mountain lions.
Sequoia Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
City park featuring a Japanese garden, sports fields, picnic shelters & a playground.
Whitney Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
442-acre park offering hiking, biking & horseback riding trails through oak woods & along a creek.
Sand Dune Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 785 reviews
Recreation area with a playground & trails up a 100-foot-high sand dune; reservations required.
Morgan Hill Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Spacious park with sports facilities such as tennis courts and baseball fields, plus a dog area and a duck pond.
Signal Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 777 reviews
A 10-acre community park offering a basketball court, playground, BBQ areas & picnic shelters.
Wonder View Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
Steep hiking trail to the famous Wisdom Tree and Hollywood sign with scenic views.
Portuguese Bend Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
This 399-acre preserve with rolling hills & canyons offers multi-use trails & wildlife viewing.
Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
Pretty waterfalls are the goal of some of the many hiking trails here, including easy ones for families.
Citrus Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 755 reviews
Park with a lemon orchard, a playground, picnic areas with grills & a hilltop gazebo with views.
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 755 reviews
This scenic, expansive basalt mesa features opportunities for nature viewing, hunting & hiking.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 751 reviews
Rugged park in San Gabriel mountain foothills, offering hiking trails & a historic stone barn.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 746 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary across 4,500 acres featuring rolling hills with trails & several types of trees.
Black Mountain Open Space Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
2,352 acres of hills, ridges & canyons. Hike or bike to a central peak offering a 360-degree view.
Stulsaft Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 744 reviews
A 42-acre park featuring wooded trails as well as a playground, summer water feature & picnic area.
Peters Canyon South Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 725 reviews
Popular canyon habitat encompassing a lake and a network of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Cowles Mountain
4.8 ★★★★★ 725 reviews
Popular hiking area with trails leading to a summit with panoramic views.
Mt. Davidson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 740 reviews
Wooded park at the city's highest peak offering a few walking trails & sweeping urban vistas.
Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 737 reviews
Peaceful green space features a variety of meandering trails through lush forest surrounds.
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
4.8 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
Hilly paths around a landmark observatory rise to this lookout with views across the LA skyline.
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews
18,000-acre wilderness area in mountainous terrain with hiking trails, wildlife & valley views.
Helen Putnam Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 716 reviews
Rustic area featuring several steep hiking trails, some leading to a pond, plus wildlife viewing.
Willow Staging Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Access point for rugged hiking & mountain biking trails, with a parking lot, water & restrooms.
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 708 reviews
Quiet spot for picnics & other gatherings, with a rustic cottage, hiking trails & fragrant trees.
Wildwood Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 692 reviews
Hilly, wooded park featuring a nature center & trails, plus picnic tables, grills & restrooms.
Mother Miguel Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 691 reviews
Easy, steep 2.5-mile trail popular for hiking and dog-walking, plus mountain-biking.
Monrovia Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events.
Bannister Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 714 reviews
City park with a playground & sports fields, along with hiking, dog-walking & cycling trails.
Barney Schwartz Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 713 reviews
Popular city park featuring a pond, play structures & several fields for baseball/softball & soccer.
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 697 reviews
Jumbo natural forest featuring hiking & horseback trails, unique plants & rare sandstone formations.
Lime Ridge Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 711 reviews
Undeveloped ridgeline offering hiking & biking trails amid diverse wildlife & chaparral vegetation.
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Popular beach destination with a network of easy to challenging trails, plus views from the cliffs.
Griffith Park Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Outdoor natural trail offering hills, picnic tables & views of surrounding neighborhoods.
Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
Popular, paved hiking trail featuring views of the bay, Foothills Park, and Stanford University.
Buena Vista Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 682 reviews
Large park offering a tranquil duck pond, ball fields, a hiking trail & other features.
Elings Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 695 reviews
Suburban spot with baseball fields, BMX raceway & hang gliding hills, plus picnic & event space.
Powder Canyon
4.6 ★★★★★ 694 reviews
This expansive natural area features chaparral hills & trails for hiking & horseback riding.
Brushy Peak Regional Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 692 reviews
This 1,833-acre nature preserve around Brushy Peak has scenic trails with grassland & wild flowers.
Moraga Commons Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Casual park featuring a playground and skate park, as well as trails and a water fountain.
Skyline Drive Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews
Trails for beginning & advanced hikers & mountain bikers offering views of nearby cities.
Hidden Lakes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Large park offering baseball fields, soccer courts, playgrounds, hiking trails and hills.
Coyote Creek Parkway
4.5 ★★★★★ 692 reviews
Paved creekside trail within Hellyer County Park, popular for hiking, running, cycling & skating.
Arroyo Verde Hiking Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 662 reviews
Recreational area featuring hiking trails, picnic tables and playground equipment.
Pelican Cove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 661 reviews
Ocean-adjacent public park offers views of Santa Catalina Island & a walking trail to beach access.
Aliso Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 674 reviews
Narrow, mostly undeveloped open space with some rugged horse trails, hiking & biking paths.
Tehachapi Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 669 reviews
State park offering campsites, hiking and views along maintained roads and trails.
Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook at Fryman Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 651 reviews
Parkway viewpoint with valley vistas, canyon trail access, an information board & parking lot.
Hidden Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 657 reviews
Basketball, volleyball & baseball facilities, plus playgrounds, jogging track & concession stand.
Sycamore Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Park with ball fields, bocce courts & paths, plus a playground, picnic area & BBQ pits.
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 624 reviews
Large area with views of Santa Clara Valley & trails, including one for biking & horseback riding.
Trail Canyon Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring stream crossings, a waterfall, and a picnic bench.
Beattie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
Community park boasting numerous sporting amenities, such as a disc golf course & multi-use fields.
Arch Rock Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Gentle hike through a boulder-strewn desert landscape to the Arch Rock granite formation.
Jack Fischer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Outdoor area with picnic tables, playgrounds & an interactive water feature designed for young kids.
Blue Rock Springs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
Community park with hiking trails, picnic/BBQ areas, playground, a lake & an island with peacocks.
Wildwood Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Hiking area with kid-friendly trails, picnic tables, a public restroom, and scenic mountain views.
Higginbotham Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
Park featuring a jungle gym shaped like a train and climbing rocks, plus a sandbox and green space.
Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 630 reviews
Natural creek-fed hot spring site featuring multiple levels, temperatures and pools, with trails providing access.
Murphy Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Peaceful, family-friendly hiking park featuring wide trails and mountain views, plus picnic areas.
Hacienda Hills Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Hiking locale featuring several moderate & challenging trails & picturesque mountain views.
Promenade Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 627 reviews
18-acre park offering a playground, soccer/softball fields, picnic areas & tennis/basketball courts.
Skyline Gate Staging Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 576 reviews
Carpark & gateway to a protected area spanning over 1000 acres of redwood forest & grassland.
Alston Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Biking & hiking on 157 scenic acres encompassing grasslands, meadows, groves, a canyon & a creek.
Fremont Peak State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 576 reviews
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking.
Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 558 reviews
Free nature center and museum with coastal trails and ocean vistas.
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
This 241-acre wooded preserve features a self-guided, botanic interpretive trail & restrooms.
The Brush Canyon Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
Hiking area featuring a rock quarry tunnel & striking views of the city & the iconic Hollywood sign.
Oak Riparian Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
Scenic neighborhood green space next to trails with a playground, grassy field & picnic areas.
The Bump And Grind
4.7 ★★★★★ 548 reviews
Popular, narrow hiking trail up a steep hillside offering scenic views of the valley.
Peña Adobe Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
Large park offers hiking, BBQ areas, bike trails, fishing & a dog area, plus a historic adobe house.
Lake Calavera Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Network of volcano, lake, hill and mountain trails that attract hikers and mountain bikers.
Coastal Peak Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
Ball fields with bleachers, a playground & other amenities offered at a park with panoramic views.
Hosp Grove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
Winding through a eucalyptus tree grove, this trail with elevations of 100 feet offers ocean vistas.
Van Sickle Bi-State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings.
Fern Dell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 531 reviews
Serene enclave at Griffith Park featuring walking paths amid tropical foliage & a man-made brook.
Stoneview Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 519 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, picnic tables, and kids’ programs.
Jacks Peak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Hiking & horseback trails wind 8+ miles through a Monterey pine forest to a peak with vista views.
Bronson Caves
4.5 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Seen in many iconic films, these man-made caves provide trails & scenic views of the Hollywood Sign.
Mount Wilson Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Picnicking, hiking, and a playground are offered at this spot with restrooms and views.
Cedar Creek Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 517 reviews
Scenic hiking trail to a waterfall, plus swimming in a canyon.
Crane Creek Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
128 acres of grasslands offering hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & an 18-hole disc golf course.
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