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Trails with Mile Markers in California
California has 68 trails with mile markers in this directory, across 52 cities and towns — Palm Springs, Twentynine Palms, La Quinta, San Luis Obispo and 48 more. Marked miles for pacing and measured intervals, for when GPS drifts under trees.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,229 reviews
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.
Mission Peak Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,513 reviews
Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.
Alum Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,599 reviews
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
Castle Rock State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,837 reviews
Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.
Sunol Regional Wilderness
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,201 reviews
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.
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.
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.
Indian Canyons
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop.
Vargas Plateau Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 989 reviews
Grasslands & wooded canyons home to eagles & hawks, with gentle walking routes leading to bay views.
Quail Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews
Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.
Tahquitz Canyon
4.5 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Canyon with a waterfall, rock art, plants & wildlife, along with a visitor center.
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 866 reviews
Expansive park featuring trails, a creek, gardens & farm animals, plus a seasonal barn center.
Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa
4.8 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Scenic park with hiking, biking & horseback riding trails plus an American Indian cultural center.
Arch Rock Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Gentle hike through a boulder-strewn desert landscape to the Arch Rock granite formation.
Van Sickle Bi-State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings.
St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
This 270-acre site welcomes dogs & provides challenging trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians.
Deer Springs Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Tree- and flower-lined trail leads to Suicide Rock with scenic views in a forest setting.
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach
4.4 ★★★★☆ 338 reviews
Park featuring a lookout point offering city views and trails.
Sawyer Camp Trail South Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Flat paved pathway running alongside a lake and reservoir, with views, deer sightings and benches.
Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Nature park with easy to moderate hiking trails through scenic grasslands & wetlands.
South Lykken Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Scenic hiking site featuring steep and rocky paths, along with panoramic city views.
Cove Oasis Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Desert with trails for walking and cycling winding around mountains and reservoirs, plus scenic overlooks.
Bishop Peak & Felsman Loop Trailhead Patricia Street Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering moderate trails.
Indio Hills Badlands Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Challenging, scenic trail network featuring hilly terrain, a loop option and views from the summit.
Hi-View Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
A 1.3-mi loop through Joshua, pinyon pine & juniper trees, with a lookout offering mountain views.
The Whittier Greenway Trail (North End)
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Family-friendly pathway for hiking, cycling and running, featuring bridges and greenery.
Philosopher's Way Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
2.7-mi. forest trail featuring 14 stone markers with artwork, quotes & educational information.
South Hills Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Nature conservation site with trails & native plants & animals in a variety of habitats.
Franklin Canyon -Hastain Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
2.3-mile loop trail on a mountainous, chaparral-lined fire road, with city & clear-day ocean views.
Interior Greenbelt
4.8 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Lush park features a eucalyptus forest, an old creek bed with seasonal streams & a half-mile trail.
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Nature preserve offering scenic hiking trails through desert landscapes, and Native American ruins.
Art Smith Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Mountain paths winding through rocky terrain to scenic overlooks and cactus-lined views.
Summitridge Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Hiking area known for a dog-friendly trail that's long and has some steep inclines.
Juanita Cooke Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Kid- and pet-friendly hiking and biking trail featuring a small lake with wildlife.
Fossil Hill Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Trail-laced nature preserve featuring grassy hills and wildflowers plus some fossilized shells.
Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Wildlife refuge featuring trails for walking, jogging, and birdwatching, plus picnic tables.
4th & Farmers Creek Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Paved and unpaved trail alongside a burbling creek leading to a confluence.
Swasey Recreational Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Park with numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding.
El Capitan County Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking trails with views that vary in difficulty.
Pushawalla Palms Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Hiking area in the desert featuring scenic views of a canyon and ridges, plus an oasis.
Lemon Grove Loop Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Mountain for hiking featuring a Christmas tree at its summit, plus views of the surrounding city.
Tenaja Falls Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Beautiful waterfall in a remote woodland area reached by steep, sometimes rocky trails.
Sawtooth Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Outdoor recreation spot featuring mountain biking and hiking trails, with some suitable for beginners.
Donner Summit Canyon
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Hiking area featuring well-marked trails and scenic views, including an overlook.
Canyon View Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Kid-friendly area featuring hiking trails and picnic tables.
North Lykken Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with scenic views and frequent big horn sheep sightings.
Cougar Pass Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Open-space preserve featuring miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus lots of parking.
Lyman Staging Area & Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Easy, shady hiking trails for exploring nature and flora, plus a picnic area.
Willis Palm Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews
Hiking area featuring an oasis with a cluster of palm trees amid a desert landscape.
Bell View Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Steep, unshaded hill trail featuring a pond (home to tadpoles, frogs and switchbacks).
Malibu Springs
4.6 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring hiking trails and a public restroom.
West Glenwood Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Looping, shady, grassy trails, great views and hiking for both novice and expert bikers and walkers, plus a paved route.
Contact Mine Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Hiking area with a well-maintained trail leading up a mountain for scenic views.
Bigfoot Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews
A 5-mile trail with more than 800 ft of elevation gain amid desert scenery dotted with Joshua trees.
Discovery Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Popular 0.7-mi loop connected to the Skull Rock Nature Trail, with brief rocky & steep sections.
El Paso Hills Brown Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Santa Ana River Trail- mile marker twenty-two
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
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