
Hike the Hill 88 Loop
4.0
5.5 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
This quick, yet challenging trail run is located just minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Grab your dog (on-leash), park in the large lot next to Rodeo Beach and hit the trail! The climb starts up the Coastal Trail to the right end of the par...
Catch a sunset at the Oceano Dunes
Driving on the beach is fun, and there are few places in California where you can legally do it. Just south of Pismo Beach you'll find Oceano Dunes. Pay the $4.00 entrance fee and drive your car right onto the beach. Keep an eye on tides and watch...
Ride Your Bike Near the Highwood Mountains
40 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
Ride across high plains, over rolling hills, or even through mountain passes, all depending on how long you want to ride for.
A popular day ride goes from Highwood, MT to Belt, MT and back. This 40-50 mile ride, whether you chose to make it a loo...
Trail Run, Hike, or Mountain Bike Los Flores Ranch Park
5 mi
/ 700 ft gain
I'm a sucker for a good ridgeline trail, and Los Flores Ranch Park has lots of them.
For a solid 5ish mile loop with about 600 ft of elevation gain, take the Manzanita Trail to the Ridge Top Trail for sweeping views of the valley, vineyards, and o...
Fly Fish at Big Spring Creek
Big Spring Creek is home to big brown trout as well as rainbow trout. While most trout are about 12-18" in length, there are some larger ones waiting for you!
The creek runs for about 30 miles with gorgeous views all along the way. Almost the ent...
Hike toward Ear Mountain on the Rocky Mountain Front
10 mi
Ear Mountain's trailhead is located about 125 miles north of Helena. Besides being a hefty hike, Ear Mountain's unique shape draws attention to it every year. It has a flat top while also having sheer cliffs on either side. It sticks out from the ...
Hike or Trail Run the Rice Ranch Trail
4.0
3.2 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Hike, mountain bike, or trail run the Rice Ranch Trail in Orcutt, CA. This park is relatively small, but a great place for a hike or run. I did a 3 mile loop and could easily have added on a couple more miles. Hike up to water towers at the top an...
Day Hike the Routeburn Track
20.5 mi
/ 4100 ft gain
New Zealand's incredible Routeburn Track is popular for a reason, and to this day it is still one of the most beautiful hikes I've done. Usually backpacked in 3-4 days, this 20 mile hike is possible to do in one!
During Great Walks season (Octobe...
Rock Climb and Explore Hellgate Gulch
Known as one of the most serene climbing areas in Montana, as well as some of the best sport climbing in the state, if you're a climber, Hellgate Gulch is worth the visit. Within 30 miles of Helena, you'll be climbing on limestone's funky pockets....
Cycle the Palmer and Cat Canyon Roads in Santa Maria Valley
30 mi
You can't go wrong with cycling around the Santa Maria Valley area. There is an abundance of interesting roads to ride along with scenic hills meandering through wineries.
I started my ride at the Los Flores Ranch Park parking lot and headed east...
Ski or Snowboard at Showdown Resort
An easy day trip from Helena, Great Falls, and Bozeman, Showdown Resort is a great place to bring the family for a fun day crushing turns on the mountain. With 1400 vertical feet to ski down, this mountain may be small compared to other well-known...
Fly Fish the Sun River South of Choteau
Looking for a place to fish trout that's far less populated than other common fishing spots in the area?The Sun River is over 100 miles long, and about 70 miles of that is available for trout fishing. A good portion of the river is challenging to ...
Explore Hellgate Canyon
6 mi
This challenging loop is just over 6 miles roundtrip and is well worth the effort. Just outside of Missoula, MT, you'll quickly escape the energy of the city as you explore the canyon and start hiking uphill.
Begin at the Kim Williams Trailhead o...
Explore First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
Come for the scenic views and stay for the trip back in time. The First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is a National Historic Landmark. This bison cliff jump consists of a mile-long sandstone cliff, and at certain places, there are over 18 feet o...
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