California's Best Hiking Trails

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California is a hiker's paradise, with an incredible diversity of landscapes. The nature sites are so sublime that simple descriptions only hint at their grandeur: the magnificent, glacier-carved valley of Yosemite; a breathtaking, mountainous coastline in Big Sur; the majestic, snowcapped Mount Shasta.
Several of California's national parks boast record-breaking statistics. Yosemite National Park has the longers waterfall in North America and te tallest trees in the world are found in the Redwood National and State Parks.

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Yosemite Falls Trail
Yosemite Falls Trail

A Spectacular Hike to North America's Tallest Waterfal. Located in Yosemite National Park, this trail provides close-up views of Yosemite’s most spectacular waterfall, as well as panoramic vistas of the valley floor.

Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta

One of the. It’s inspiring places to hike in California. Many visitors come to Shasta seeking a spiritual experience in nature.

McWay Waterfall Trail
McWay Waterfall Trail

The Most Iconic Site in Big Sur. Located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. This park stretches along the mountainous Big Sur coastline, with its 3,000 foot ridges that drop off dramatically into the Pacific Ocean.

Lost Coast Trail
Lost Coast Trail

An extreme outdoor adventure. The Pacific Ocean along the Lost Coast has a deep turquoise hue, reminiscent of a tropical island. During winter and early spring, it's possible to spot gray whales on their annual migration.

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