The passion of hiking: our tips of the best trails in the Bay Area & Tahoe

Hiking means walking for hours in the midst of nature! And by nature, is intended woods, sea, mountains and so on.

All you need is a backpack, comfortable shoes, useful tools for "survival" (water bottle, sunscreen, snacks,etc…) an enthusiastic attitude and you will be ready to venture into an almost mystical experience! It takes willpower and a bit of training, as some trails may require more effort, so you can choose the one that best suits your physical condition and needs. In short, there is something for all tastes and all ages!

 

5 REASONS WHY HIKING IS WORTHWHILE:

  1. CONTACT WITH NATURE: Hikes in close contact with Mother Earth allow us to breathe clean air and truly fall in love with our planet. Yes, because nature is pure spectacle and our eyes, lungs and soul will be filled with well-being and surprise.

  2. COLORS, SMELLS, SILENCE: The green of the moss, the yellow of the lichen, the transparency of the water, the brown of the earth, the blue of the sky and millions of other shades we do not even know the existence.

  3. PHYSICAL BENEFITS: Hiking is a sport in all respects and can increase in intensity. It is also an outdoor exercise practiced while breathing clear air!

  4. BENEFITS ON A PSYCHIC LEVEL: While hiking we release nervous tension by transforming anxiety and stress into joy, quiet and serenity!

  5. GET TO KNOW NEW PLACES: Beautiful places and views created by nature are all around us. During each hike you will discover something new and incredibly beautiful!

Since we are very passionate about hiking here are some suggestions from our very favorite hikes in the Bay Area and Tahoe!

Name of trail: hike to Alamere Falls

Length: 8.4 mile loop trail

Start point: Palomarian Trailhead

Unique feature: the hike ends to a beautiful and rare waterfall (tidefall), plummeting 40ft until it reaches the ocean.

Name of trail: Stream, Mill and French Trail Loop

Length: 4.2 mile loop trail

Start point: West-Ridge trail

Unique feature: beautiful redwoods & ladybugs!

Name of trail: Dipsea, Steep Ravine, and Matt Davis Loop

Length: 6.7 mile loop trail

Start point: Stinson beach

Unique feature: hike from the Pacific Ocean all the way up to The Muir Woods Visitor Center. There area spectacular ocean views, rushing creeks, and pretty waterfalls

Name of trail: Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake

Length: 10-mile roundtrip

Start point: Meeks Bay Trailhead

Unique feature: The trail goes through Desolation Wilderness to two beautiful alpine lakes, Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake

Name of trail: Dipsea trail

Length: 9.7 miles

Start point: Mill Valley

Unique feature: 688 steps within the first mile of the trail

Name of trail: Dick’s Lake Trail

Length: 15.8 miles

Start point: Glen Alpine

Unique feature: Camping is allowed by Dick Lake