Rail-Trail
State: CA Length: 25.40 miles Surface: Ballast, Gravel
The longest, and arguably most scenic, rail-trail in California, the spectacular Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail runs between Westwood and Susanville in Lassen County. It cuts through the thick woodlands of the high country into the awesome ...
State: CA Length: 13 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
Note: Crystal Springs Dam crossing is closed for reconstruction. Access is from the north via the Black Mountain/Hayne Exit off I-280, west to "T" intersection, turn left (south) on the frontage road, approximately 1 mile to park. The Crystal ...
State: CA Length: 1 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt
NOTE: Delta Meadows River Park is closed. For more information visit the California State Parks website.
State: CA Length: 5.20 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Eagle Lake Trail provides a pleasant ride through pine and sage trees along the south shore of the second largest natural lake in California. The trail is located in Lassen National Forest and travels just over 5 miles from Christie Campground ...
State: CA Length: 1 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
The Grimshaw Lake Watchable Wildlife Trail is part of the Amargosa River Natural Area, administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The gravel trail follows an easy, flat route along the abandoned corridor of the historic Tonopah and Tidewater ...
State: CA Length: 9.50 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail offers scenic views of the lake and mountains, including Lassen Volcano in nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trail follows 9.5 miles of the southeast shore of Lake Almanor, winding through an evergreen ...
State: CA, NV Length: 10.90 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Lake Tahoe Bike Trails meander along the south shore throughout both the California and Nevada sides of the lake. The trails form a network of both paved and unpaved routes; some streets also have designated bike lanes. The trails link residential, ...
State: CA Length: 11.20 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
It is difficult to travel through suburban Santa Clara County for more than a few minutes without noticing an abundance of cyclists and runners in the area. If you are strolling to downtown Los Gatos, chances are that the biker whizzing by you ...
State: CA Length: 14 miles Surface: Ballast, Dirt
This is an ungroomed, mostly dirt trail that follows the unshaded banks of the Merced River. Ideal for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking, the trail provides many stunning overlooks and great natural scenery. Following the old Yosemite ...
State: CA Length: 18 miles Surface: Asphalt
Winding along the Pacific coast, the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail (a.k.a. the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail and Monterey Bay Coastal Bike Trail) offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a great way to tour the city while enjoying ...
State: CA Length: 0.50 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Morro Bay Harborwalk has all the beauty you'd expect from a southern California trail: sparkling surf, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs in the distance. But the best sight is unique to the city: Morro Rock, a volcanic formation rising more ...
State: CA Length: 11.10 miles Surface: Asphalt, Gravel
Tucked away in Northern California's Shasta County is the charming town of Redding. Over the years the Bureau of Land Management, with many partners, has worked diligently to develop one of the premier trail destinations in the West. The 30-mile ...
State: CA Length: 16 miles Surface: Asphalt
Tucked away in Northern California's Shasta County is the charming town of Redding, which over the years has worked diligently to become one of the premier trail destinations in the West. The pride of Redding's trail system is the Sacramento ...
State: CA Length: 6 miles Surface: Asphalt
The San Diego River Trail is a network of paths that lead along the San Diego River channel and mud flats and provide access to Mission/Fashion Valley shopping areas. You can walk or ride on either side of the river via the Sunset Cliffs bridge, ...
State: CA Length: 31 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
The Alameda Oakwood section of the San Francisco Bay Trail (SFBT) consists of several short segments, many of which are linked by on-road bike lanes. The route starts at Swan Way and Doolittle Drive just north of Oakland Airport. There are two ...
State: CA Length: 24 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Carquinez Straight & Vallejo section of the San Francisco Bay Trail (SFBT) is 20 miles in Vallejo, Benicia, Crockett and Martinez. Trails start on the eastern side of Mare Island Strait, and various trails run around Carquinez Strait. There ...
State: CA Length: 12.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
This popular trail runs along the coastline and acts as a connector between the San Gabriel River Trail and the Santa Ana River Trail. There are approximately 2.5 miles of on-road and bike-lane, mostly between Seal Beach and Sunset Beach. The ...
State: CA Length: 3.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt, Sand
The scenic Ten Mile Beach Trail, also referred to by locals as the MacKerricher Haul Road Trail, is part of an old road used to transport lumber from the Ten Mile River watershed to a mill in Fort Bragg. It begins at the Pudding Creek Trestle ...
State: CA Length: 6.80 miles Surface: Asphalt
The popular Truckee River Bike Trail is an ideal rail-trail in many ways. Its smooth, flat surface provides all types of users with a scenic easy-to-negotiate route from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley. It connects to other paths for users who want ...
State: CA Length: 1.70 miles Surface: Asphalt
This trail runs adjacent to the American River and connects Jibboom Street and Highway 160. It was awarded the 2007 Project of the Year Award in the Parks & Trails Category by The Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. ...
State: CA Length: 5.80 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Union Valley Bike Trail is a two-lane, paved route that connects the campgrounds on the east side of Union Valley Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. The trail skirts the shores of the reservoir between Jones Fork and Wench Creek ...
State: CA Length: 2.50 miles Surface: Asphalt
The scenic Ventura Beach Trail, also called the Omar Rains trail, begins near the mouth of the Venture River and the Ventura River Trail. The trail goes along the promenade and past Ventura Pier, heading south and east to San Buenaventura State ...
State: CA Length: 3.40 miles Surface: Asphalt
The West Cliff Drive Bicycle Path is just over 3 miles long, but, with its gorgeous backdrop of ocean waves and dramatic cliffs, you'll wish it was longer. The fairly flat, paved trail winds its way along the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. ...
State: CA Length: 7.80 miles Surface: Asphalt, Woodchips
Yosemite's seven square miles contain probably more scenic beauty per acre than can be found anywhere in the world. There is no better way to see it all then to leave your car at the campground and tour the Valley in the scenic and environmentally ...