30 California Hikes with Unbelievable Views
Get your camera ready.
There are few places on Earth where you’ll find the diversity in landscape that you’ll find in California. The best way to see it all is, of course, by hiking. Whether you’re looking out over the Eastern Sierra, the Pacific Ocean, or the wide open desert, the views you’ll find on these California hikes will lead to your jaw dropping and your hands reaching for your camera. Check out our list and get ready to see the Golden State at it’s best.
1. Hike King’s Peak
Photo: Josiah Roe
2. Hike the Badlands Loop in Death Valley
Photo: Shannon Kalahan
3. Hike to Phantom Falls
Photo: Xavier Salgado
4. Hike Mount Tallac
Photo: Christian Arballo
5. Hike to Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail
Photo: Joel Bear
6. Hike Glen Alpine Falls and Grass Lake
Photo: Jake Young
7. Hike to the Summit of Mt. Tamalpais
Photo: Souther Nuon
8. Hike Mt. Livermore
Photo: Clare Healey
9. Hike Clouds Rest
Photo: Addison Klinke
10. Hike to the Etna Mountain Summit
Photo: Greg Balkin
11. Hike to Artist Point
Photo: Sarah Giek
12. Hike Arrowhead Lake
Photo: Gregg Boydston
13. Hike to Lassen Peak
Photo: Christian Arballo
14. Hike the Andrew Molera State Park Loop
Photo: Katch Silva
15. Hike to Tokopah Falls in Sequoia National Park
Photo: Adam Franklin
16. Hike Otay Mountain
Photo: Kat Carney
17. Hike to the Hollywood Sign via Bush Canyon Trail
Photo: Hunter Day
18. Hike to the Bridge to Nowhere
Photo: Ben Lertsakdadet
19. Hike to Taft Point
Photo: Joel Bear
20. Summit Mt. Baldy
Photo: Brenda Lin
21. Hike the Castle Rock Trail at Big Bear Lake
Photo: Sassy Cuna
22. Hike to the Summit of Mt. Whitney
Photo: Gregg Boydston
23. Hike to San Gabriel Peak
Photo: Mark Garcia
24. Hike at Saddle Peak
Photo: Cameron Gardner
25. Hike up to Bishop’s Pass
Photo: Matt Purciel
26. Hike Sandstone Peak
Photo: Michael Wigle
27. Hike Half Dome via the Mist Trail
Photo: Eddie Jo
28. Hike Iron Mountain via Heaton Flats
Photo: Drew Robinson
29. Hike to Eagle Rock in Topanga State Park
Photo: Ben Lertsakdadet
30. Hike Ryan Mountain
Photo: Matt Purciel
Cover photo: Josiah Roe
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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