2026 POST Hiking Calendar

A Hike Every Month with the 2026 POST Hiking Calendar

Ready to have a happy new year by getting outdoors more? Start with a hike. Make that 12 hikes. We’ve got just the inspiration with the all-new, complimentary 2026 POST Hiking Calendar. The calendar highlights a hike a month, with plenty of bonus content like celestial events, other nearby hikes, and seasonal wonders like wildflowers and wildlife migrations.

Start the new year with an easy and quiet coastal hike to a vantage offering both tranquility and a truly enlightening point of view. Head out on a challenging 7-miler showcasing big and bold vistas of rugged coastal land and the Pacific. Go on a walk that serenades you with a field choir of grasshopper sparrows. Discover which hikes have you walking amid the grandeur and resiliency of old oaks and redwood groves.

Visually beautiful and highly informative with tips like difficulty level, duration, and details indicating adaptive trails and dog-friendly ones, there are also maps and links for easy navigation. Each month’s hike recommendation has been thoughtfully curated by the dedicated team at Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST).

POST has been protecting open spaces across the Peninsula and South Bay since 1977—creating places for nature to nurture and allowing us to be part of the wonders.

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  1. Garland in Bloom

    Carmel Valley is known for its quaint wineries and scenic hiking trails. Enjoy both on this 3.75-mile loop through Garland Ranch Regional Park.

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  2. Bike to Aardvark Beach

    Two wheels, a fresh sea breeze, birds, and a beach stop: now that's a California bike ride. Pack a beach blanket and set out on this 16-mile out-and-back pedal along the San Francisco Bay to Aardvark Beach.

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  3. Cheers to Chimney

    If you’re looking for all that Point Reyes has to offer in spring, Chimney Rock is the place to be. The 1.75-mile (round-trip) hike to Chimney may be short, but it packs a visual punch, quadrupling the viewing thrills during spring.

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  4. Eat, Explore, Repeat: Point Reyes Station

    It’s small and laid-back, but Point Reyes Station is a standout gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore. Fresh food, cool culture, and an unfussy vibe are part of the draw.

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    Big Sur is home to numerous fantastic beaches and coves, so which one do you choose? Go for the beach that's quintessential Big Sur (and dog-friendly!). Pfeiffer Beach in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Its signature lilac-colored sand is waiting for your feet!

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    City, mountain, and ocean views all in one hike? Whoop whoop! It’s no surprise the the Kenter Fire Road and Whoop-de-Doos Trail (a combo of fire road and singletrack) is a favorite among local mountain bikers and hikers alike.

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