Get out on the trail, climb to stunning ocean vistas, swim in alpine lakes, and spend the night under the stars. Plan your perfect outdoor getaway with the 150 best day hikes in Nothern California. Choose your hike, The best hikes for each season, The best hikes to take with kids or dogs, The best trails for coastal views, redwoods, waterfalls, and wildflowers, Get essential planning details, Trail maps with helpful elevation profiles, Turn-by-turn directions, Nearby campgrounds, Kick back and relax, Celebrate the end of your hike with brews and bites nearby, I'm Ann Marie Brown. I'm a hiker, paddler, biker, skier, backpacker, and scenery lover. I'm the author of 15 travel guidebooks, and I've written hundreds of articles for Sunset, VIA, Backpacker, and other travel magazines. I'm also a frequent contributor to VisitCalifornia.com, Visit my website at annmariebrown.com. I'm Felicia Leo Kemp. I'm a hiker, backpacker, camper, local explorer, and world traveler. I've written several outdoors-related articles and enjoy creating social media content. I'm the founder of Take a Hike Tay-Sachs in support of the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation and founded the group Sacramento Women Hikers.