By Angela Rodriguez Planning a getaway in the great outdoors? If you’re looking to hit the trails, expert sources at Tripadvisor , Travel + Leisure and AllTrails have compiled lists of popular hiking spots across the state. In a recent study, California was named the second best state for hiking in the United States due to its scenic beauty, number of hiking trails and other factors. “Whether exploring the Pacific Crest Trail or wandering through redwood forests, California offers a suitable trail for every hiker,” the study by GB The Green Brand said.
From cascading waterfalls to rugged sea cliffs, our journalists with How To California — a community-driven series designed to help readers navigate life in the Golden State — have rounded up the top destinations for you to enjoy on foot. Cataract Falls Trail Travel+Leisure listed the Cataract Falls Trail in Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais State Park as one of the best spot for hikers in California. “Hikers can follow the rushing waters of Cataract Creek through a primordial forest of redwoods, live oaks and Douglas firs, and past numerous small waterfalls along this out-and-back trail,” Travel+Leisure said.
Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail Tripadvisor recommended the Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail in San Mateo County as a top destination for hikers. It is an “easy and scenic hiking trail along the Pacific coast,” Tripadvisor said. According to AllTrails, the 2.
7-mile trail offers an easy, paved pathway with beau.