Bay County trails

The Oyster Dome Trail, accessed via Chuckanut Drive and the Samish Bay Connector, offers hikers a rewarding journey through Blanchard State Forest. The path meanders through lush forests of alder, cedar, and Douglas fir, with occasional views of the Salish Sea and the Olympic Peninsula. The trail culminates at…

Distance: 10.8 Km • Elevation gain: 614 m • Maximum elevation: 607 m

The Big Springs Trail and Seaview Trail Loop in Tilden Regional Park offers a delightful hiking experience, combining shaded woodlands with open meadows. Hikers can enjoy panoramic vistas of the San Francisco skyline, the bay, and the San Pablo Reservoir. The route's moderate elevation changes and diverse…

Distance: 6.9 Km • Elevation gain: 295 m • Maximum elevation: 506 m

The Precipice Loop offers a thrilling yet challenging hiking experience in Acadia National Park. Hikers will enjoy sweeping views over Frenchman Bay and the surrounding coastline, with sections of the trail providing dramatic cliffside scrambles, iron rungs, and narrow ledges. As you ascend, the route unveils…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 351 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

The Lake Chabot Loop via West Shore Trail, Chabot Dam, Bass Cove Trail, Columbine Trail, Honker Bay Trail and East Shore Trail offers a scenic and varied hiking experience, weaving through shaded forests, sunny open trails, and peaceful lakeside paths. Hikers can enjoy sweeping views of Lake Chabot from…

Distance: 14.2 Km • Elevation gain: 464 m • Maximum elevation: 178 m

The Great Head Loop Trail in Acadia National Park offers a memorable coastal hike with sweeping views of the rugged Maine shoreline. Along the way, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of Sand Beach, Gorham Mountain, and the Beehive, as well as glimpses of Thunder Hole across the bay. The trail combines…

Distance: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 62 m • Maximum elevation: 39 m

The Oyster Dome Trail offers a scenic and moderately challenging hike with rewarding views throughout. Starting from Samish Overlook, the route ascends through lush vegetation, including towering Douglas firs and cedar trees, leading hikers past impressive remnants of historical logging. Upon reaching the…

Distance: 7.0 Km • Elevation gain: 370 m • Maximum elevation: 607 m

Distance: 16.7 Km • Elevation gain: 292 m • Maximum elevation: 143 m

The Mission Peak via Peak Trail offers a demanding but rewarding hike that presents remarkable panoramic views throughout the ascent. As hikers climb, they are treated to vistas of the Bay Area, including San Francisco, the East Bay hills, and distant landmarks like Mount Diablo. At the summit, the iconic…

Distance: 5.3 Km • Elevation gain: 618 m • Maximum elevation: 751 m

The route to Castle Peak in Tahoe National Forest offers a scenic and moderate challenge for hikers, with expansive views of the Sierra Nevada's rugged terrain. The trail weaves through a mixture of rocky ridgelines, alpine meadows, and forested paths, revealing picturesque vistas of distant peaks such as…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 579 m • Maximum elevation: 2,739 m

The Tomales Point Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore offers dramatic coastal views, with sweeping panoramas of both the Pacific Ocean and Tomales Bay. As you hike along the exposed bluffs, you'll encounter a variety of natural wonders, including the iconic Tule Elk, often spotted lounging in the grasslands…

Distance: 15.5 Km • Elevation gain: 408 m • Maximum elevation: 162 m

The hike to Oyster Dome is a rewarding journey through the serene Blanchard State Forest. The route begins with steady switchbacks, winding through a lush canopy of Douglas fir, maple, and cedar, offering moments of tranquility punctuated by expansive views over Samish Bay. Upon reaching the rocky summit,…

Distance: 10.0 Km • Elevation gain: 606 m • Maximum elevation: 604 m

The Weedon Island Preserve Loop offers a scenic and diverse hiking experience through wetlands, coastal forests, and mangrove swamps. As you walk along the boardwalks and trails, you'll encounter expansive views of Tampa Bay, saltwater ponds, and the surrounding forest, while also spotting a variety of…

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 17 m • Maximum elevation: 6 m

The hike to Baptism River High Falls provides an immersive journey through some of Minnesota's most scenic forestland. Starting near the visitor center, the trail meanders alongside the Baptism River, passing rocky outcroppings and tree-lined banks before reaching the 60-foot High Falls, the tallest waterfall…

Distance: 4.8 Km • Elevation gain: 115 m • Maximum elevation: 274 m

The Bean and Bear Lakes Loop offers hikers a delightful experience of Minnesota’s rugged natural beauty. As you wind through thick forests, you’ll encounter breathtaking vistas of the lakes, with expansive views of the surrounding hills and the tranquil waters below. The trail, with its moderate elevation…

Distance: 11.1 Km • Elevation gain: 371 m • Maximum elevation: 454 m

The Lakeshore Trail offers a scenic hike through lush northern forests that open onto dramatic sandstone cliffs along Lake Superior. Hikers will encounter iconic views of sea caves—natural formations created by centuries of wave action—that include arches and cliffside openings where waves echo through the…

Distance: 8.6 Km • Elevation gain: 190 m • Maximum elevation: 211 m

The Eagle Loop Trail offers a captivating hiking experience characterized by its rugged terrain and stunning views. As you traverse the trail, you'll encounter towering limestone bluffs, lush cedar forests, and breathtaking panoramas of Green Bay, including glimpses of Horseshoe Island. The path is lined with…

Distance: 3.4 Km • Elevation gain: 94 m • Maximum elevation: 240 m

Distance: 11.0 Km • Elevation gain: 101 m • Maximum elevation: 28 m

The Rome Point Loop Trail offers a serene hiking experience through lush coastal woodlands and salt marshes, leading to stunning views of Narragansett Bay. As you walk along the trail, you'll encounter diverse wildlife, including seasonal harbor seals, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the surrounding natural…

Distance: 4.1 Km • Elevation gain: 28 m • Maximum elevation: 18 m

The Mineral Ridge Loop Trail offers a peaceful and scenic hike through a classic forest of the Inland Northwest. As you climb, you’re rewarded with panoramic views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, particularly over Beauty and Wolf Lodge Bays. The trail is well-maintained, with interpretive signs along the way, making…

Distance: 5.3 Km • Elevation gain: 308 m • Maximum elevation: 898 m

Distance: 3.1 Km • Elevation gain: 30 m • Maximum elevation: 135 m

Gulf of Saint Lawrence. #Hiking #CapeBreton #SaintLawrence #Atlantic

Distance: 11.3 Km • Elevation gain: 556 m • Maximum elevation: 378 m

Hiking the Cadillac North Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park offers a mix of scenic beauty and physical challenge. As you ascend, you'll be surrounded by lush forests and striking pink granite formations, with several viewpoints providing breathtaking looks at Frenchman Bay, Bar Harbor and the surrounding…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 342 m • Maximum elevation: 458 m

The Precipice Loop is a highly challenging and adventurous hike, renowned for its steep, exposed cliffs and iron rungs that assist hikers in ascending the vertical face of Champlain Mountain. The climb offers dramatic views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding landscapes, but it demands both physical stamina…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 359 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

Distance: 3.2 Km • Elevation gain: 39 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

The hike to Monkey Rock in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a short but moderately challenging trail that rewards you with stunning panoramic views of the lake. Starting near Tunnel Creek Café, the trail climbs steadily through a mix of forest and exposed terrain, offering great lookout points along the way.…

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 156 m • Maximum elevation: 2,062 m

Loop hike through the Santa Catalina Island on the Trans Catalina Trail (TCT) from Avalon to Two Harbours via Haypress Reservoir, Cape Canyon Reservoir, Catalina Airport, Little Harbor, Fourth of July Cove, Cherry Cove, Little Geiger Cove, Big Geiger Cove, Howland's Landing, Emerald Bay, Parsons Landing and…

Distance: 62.3 Km • Elevation gain: 2,826 m • Maximum elevation: 531 m

Loop hike through Pelham Bay Park via Hutchinson River, Orchard Beach and Hunter Island. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean #Beach #Island #River #Park

Distance: 13.1 Km • Elevation gain: 104 m • Maximum elevation: 21 m

Indian Falls Conservation Area. Georgian Bay. Lake Huron. #Hiking #Running #IndianFalls #Huron

Distance: 1.4 Km • Elevation gain: 25 m • Maximum elevation: 208 m

Lake Huron. Georgian Bay. #Bike #Lake #Countryside #Town #Nature

Distance: 77.7 Km • Elevation gain: 320 m • Maximum elevation: 351 m

Saint John River. #Bike

Distance: 125.3 Km • Elevation gain: 1,030 m • Maximum elevation: 121 m

Robin Hood Lake. #Hiking

Distance: 16.6 Km • Elevation gain: 340 m • Maximum elevation: 225 m

Bruce Peninsula National Park. Georgian Bay. Huron Lake. #Hiking #Snowshoes #Ski #Loop #Lake #Forest

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 33 m • Maximum elevation: 191 m

Hike from Memorial Boulevard to Lands End along Atlantic Coast via Marys Seat, Easton Bay, Breakers Observation Area, Gazebo at Anglesea, Belmont Beach, Sheep Point Cove, Sheep Point, Rough Point and Midship Rock. #Hiking #Walk #Nature #Coast #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 46 m • Maximum elevation: 9 m

Lake Ganby, Monarch Lake, Crater Lake, Triangle Lake, Pawnee Lake, Lake Isabelle, Long Lake. Rocky Mountains. #Hiking #RockyMountains

Distance: 32.9 Km • Elevation gain: 2,006 m • Maximum elevation: 3,824 m

Loop hike around San Dieguito River Park via the Bernardo Bay Trail along the Lake Hodges. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #River #Lake #Park

Distance: 3.8 Km • Elevation gain: 50 m • Maximum elevation: 127 m

Loop hike through Upper Newport Bay by San Degio Creek. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Park #River

Distance: 4.7 Km • Elevation gain: 64 m • Maximum elevation: 23 m

Loop hike via Campground Trail, Scott Creek Trail, Big Bay Trail, Spanish Mount Trail and Live Oak in the Edisto Beach State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #River #Park

Distance: 7.2 Km • Elevation gain: 21 m • Maximum elevation: 8 m

Hike along La Perouse Bay (Keoneʻōʻio Bay) and King's Highway from Keoneʻōʻio via Hoapali Trail, King's Highway and Hanamanioa Point Light on Maui Island. #Hiking #Sea #Pacific #Ocean #Volcano #Island #Hawaii #Nature #Mountain

Distance: 10.8 Km • Elevation gain: 138 m • Maximum elevation: 23 m

Distance: 16.7 Km • Elevation gain: 122 m • Maximum elevation: 54 m

Bayview Loop Trail, viewpoint, Horseshoe Bay campground

Distance: 5.4 Km • Elevation gain: 93 m • Maximum elevation: 247 m

Bike

Distance: 30.5 Km • Elevation gain: 179 m • Maximum elevation: 55 m

Distance: 4.4 Km • Elevation gain: 229 m • Maximum elevation: 963 m

Distance: 49.7 Km • Elevation gain: 1,411 m • Maximum elevation: 2,690 m

Distance: 1.1 Km • Elevation gain: 22 m • Maximum elevation: 2,111 m

Bodega Bay

Distance: 10.8 Km • Elevation gain: 102 m • Maximum elevation: 41 m

Distance: 2.9 Km • Elevation gain: 62 m • Maximum elevation: 41 m

Distance: 4.9 Km • Elevation gain: 49 m • Maximum elevation: 14 m

#Hiking #Wilderness #Backcountry

Distance: 3.5 Km • Elevation gain: 38 m • Maximum elevation: 92 m

Distance: 2.1 Km • Elevation gain: 12 m • Maximum elevation: 9 m

Distance: 15.5 Km • Elevation gain: 165 m • Maximum elevation: 66 m

Distance: 0.3 Km • Elevation gain: 6 m • Maximum elevation: 321 m

Distance: 0.5 Km • Elevation gain: 2 m • Maximum elevation: 78 m

Distance: 208.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,012 m • Maximum elevation: 1,563 m