Bay Area Workers’ Guide to Backpacking

Overnight to Emigrant Lake, El Dorado National Forest

A very pretty back-up plan

Kayaking overnight from Inverness to Marshall Beach, Point Reyes

A long paddle, an old hippie…

Bear Valley to Coast Camp, Point Reyes

An easy weekend getaway to the pristine natural coast

Old Big Oak Flat to Yosemite Valley

A point-to-point trek along Yosemite’s north rim

McCrary Ridge to Twin Redwoods, Big Basin

Austin Creek to Tom King Camp, Austin Creek State Park

A quiet retreat near Wine Country

Boronda Trail to Timber Top Camp, Big Sur

A challenging hike with sweeping coastal views

Clouds Rest, Yosemite

An iconic, challenging trek through Yosemite’s high country

Vicente Flat Trail, Big Sur

Beautiful, green, and a little mean.