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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.

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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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Salmon Falls Trail Salmon Creek Big Sur Hike

Salmon Creek Falls in Los Padres National Forest

Salmon Creek Trail is a popular track with backpackers venturing deep into the Silver Peak Wilderness in the Monterey District of Los Padres National Forest, but you only need to hike a... Read more.

McWay Falls Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Waterfall Big Sur Hike California Trail beach waterfall McWay Falls Monterey County California

McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

The overlook trail for McWay Falls is a must-stop for anyone taking the scenic drive up Highway One along the Big Sur Coast. The waterfall is stunning, dropping some 80 feet onto a... Read more.

Sidewinder Canyon hike Death Valley National Park hiking trail

Sidewinder Canyon in Death Valley National Park

Sidewinder Canyon is located at the base of the Black Mountains on the east side of Death Valley National Park south of Badwater Basin. The canyon is fairly wide with a gravel bottom... Read more.