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An online place for the outdoors

Discover trail reports for over 700 hikes, including more than 175 trails around Los Angeles. Hikespeak also has information on campgrounds and other outdoor fun.

Ready to start exploring? Pick a region that interests from the menu above or search by name.

You can also uncover trails with the Hike Finder, a robust tool that locates trails near you or places you want to go. This tool works best on desktop browsers, so you may wish to start with a basic search.

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Pro tip: Each trail includes a link that opens personalized directions to the trailhead in Google Maps. This site also offers a trail map for each outing. From your phone, you can tap the blue icon on the left side of the map to Add your location to the trail map and track your progress as you hike.

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Gaviota State Park Campground Santa Barbara area Gaviota California beach camping Gaviota SP Campground

Gaviota State Park Campground

Pack the tent and your flip-flops when you visit the campground at Gaviota State Park. Each site is ambling distance from a sandy beach along the scenic coast west of Santa Barbara. A... Read more.

Malibu Lagoon State Beach Surfer's Express Trail Surfrider Beach Malibu Pier Malibu Creek Estuary Beach Walk Malibu California

Malibu Lagoon State Beach in Malibu

Recently restored Malibu Lagoon State Beach is a lovely place to walk around an estuary and stroll along the beach. Take a walking path to overlooks around shorebird-filled wetlands... Read more.

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Sealy Tarns in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

In a park full of massive features, it might surprise you to learn that a couple small ponds are a premier hiking destination. The Sealy Tarns are located 500 meters up a steep... Read more.