Pearson-Arastradero Preserve hike

Easy Fall Hikes

How do you ease into fall? With some easy fall hikes! Get the first glimpse of fall colors, along with beautiful views and tranquil lakes at these three parks and preserves in the North Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula. Simply ahhhtumn.

Week: 10.03.2019
Regions: Northern CA

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Fall Hike Pearson Arastradero South Bay

Peninsula & South Bay
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Pearson Arastradero South Bay hike
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve just might be the perfect place for feeling swept away while not being far away at all. Easily accessed off busy Highway 280, the preserve has over 10 miles of trails.
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Berkeley's Bounty

Fall Hike at Tilden Regional Park in the East Bay

East Bay
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Berkeley hike Tilden Wildcat Gorge Trail
Berkeley’s best ingredients for fall hiking: forest for some color, ridges for some huge views, plus redwoods and a tranquil lake. Ta-dah! It’s all within this 3.3-mile hike in Tilden Regional Park.
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Easy hiking at King Mountain in Marin

North Bay
Dog Friendly, Hikes
{NOTE: Due to atmospheric rivers that can come this time of year, always be sure to check ahead for trail closures and hazards. And of course, wait for better weather and drier conditions before hiking.} Want to be king of the mountain? Head to King Mountain, the 108-acre open sp
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A Hiker looking over a mountain range

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