4.5Muir Woods National Monument(6.974 reviews) - Memorable trip to San Francisco all because Ms. Pep of Alegro Private Tours Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
Muir Woods has a rich and varied history, from its use by the Coast Miwok people, to its early days of tourism and the Mount Tamalpais Mill Valley Scenic Railway, to an era of conservation, to modern preservation. In each era, the forest has been affected by the actions of humans, for better or for worse. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, this coastal redwood preserve features majestic redwoods and scenic hiking trails that draw more than 1.5 million visitors each year.See more..
5.0Giant Forest(1.722 reviews) - The Biggest Grove and the Biggest Trees Forests
4.5Trees of Mystery(1.233 reviews) - A fun roadside attraction Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Mysterious Sites • Forests
Family owned and operated roadside attraction, offers a hiking trail through the redwoods and a SkyTrail gondola ride through the trees. We have a large gift shop, fresh homemade fudge, and a large collection of Native American artifacts in our free museum.See more..
5.0Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest(524 reviews) - Beautiful, Unique Area, a Very Worthwhile Experience in the Eastern Sierras Forests
There are two trails from the Visitor center; the longer, Methuselah Trail Loop, 4.5 miles, and the shorter Discovery Trail Loop at 1.0 mile. We took the shorter due to being pressed for time. We were there in the early morning, weather was sunny and a slight wind; temperature a brisk 21 degrees F. The Visitor Center was closed and we were the only ones on the trails. Interesting to note that although the ground was covered with many pinecones dropped from mature trees, the number of new, very small trees growing is limited, by the harsh conditions. Due to the slow growth, a 12 to 14 inch Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) tree could be 80 to 100 years old.See more..
4.5Grant Grove(367 reviews) - Small grove..but still impressive Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
Inside Kings Canyon National Park is this grove of giant Sequoias.See more..
Beautiful area post fire. 4wheels drive recommended for dirt and gravel road. Camp grounds were closed post fire. It was beautiful to see the giant sequoias and the preservation being done there.See more..
This region encompasses 660,000 acres of the San Bernadino Mountains with elevations ranging from 1,000 feet to the highest at Mount San Gorgonio at 11,502 feet.See more..
5.0Founders Grove(88 reviews) - Best grove of trip! Forests
This was probably our families favorite hike in the redwoods, and it's hardly even a hike. It was easy to access and park, is only about 0.5 miles but we spent probably over an hour here. The trail is beautiful around every turn. Additionally there are TONS of trees to climb on, which was of course, the kids favorite thing. it even included this insane tree that had fallen down that we could all climb on and take a picture. Can't miss this stop.See more..
5.0Giant Sequoia National Monument(84 reviews) - Great Sequoia National Monument - Beautiful!!! Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
The Park was truly beautiful and deserves a few days of camping. I was only there for a few hours to look around due to my schedule, but the scenery was spectacular! I was able to see only a few areas, but I’m ready for another trip! Kernville was also a wonderful place I’d recommend people get a hotel room to see the park. Great vacation location!!See more..
5.0Shasta-Trinity National Forest(80 reviews) - TOTAL BLESS National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests • Volcanos
This was our first trip to this area of California. We read the Trip Advisor reviews and recommendations, so we were excited for our new adventure. Our trip to this forest was our most favorite. We took Hwy 89 to find the forest and then looked for signs to the McCloud waterfalls. Drive past the Fowler Campgrounds. We first found the Middle Falls, which was fairly close to the parking lot. We didn't see another soul during our hour visit to the falls. We took in the whole experience using all of our senses. We just stared at the beautiful blue water flowing over the rocks. It's not often we STOP everything and just "be" with nature. This is nature at its best. I'm glad my left foot was injured and we couldn't walk to the Upper Falls. This forced us to just stop and fully enjoy this magical experience.See more..
4.5Eldorado National Forest(77 reviews) - Bassi falls- Hidden gem Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM National Parks • Forests
The hiking areas are located within this forest.See more..
I was rerouted by waze for some amazing nite time view on my trip from LA to Sierra. My pics don't don't justice and im.sure day time. This is the most beautiful views my phone average could not capture what I was actually seeing for this mountain passage.See more..
We wanted a hiking trip on our recent visit to San Diego and came across this highly recommended experience. Parking was easy, although we were told we would have to park off the road and walk down to the trails; I guess 1 p.m. is a good time to get parking right on the reserve. I am not adventurous and was recovering from two broken wrists so I wasn't exactly ready for all the rocks, and I must admit I didn't make it to the top. My daughter made the entire trek, and it took about two hours. There was a couple with a stroller with two kids in it making the hike, and they made it about half way to the reservoir. Easier for me was the hike along the creek, nothing for me to trip on and still getting a good workout without thinking I'd fall and rebreak my wrists at any moment. Made for a nice afternoon where both of us were satisfied.See more..
4.5Joaquin Miller Park(42 reviews) - Joaquin Miller (Poet of the Sierras) Park: Nice Park in Oakland Hills, California Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Forests
We went to Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California. Joaquin Miller was an American Poet and Frontier Man. He was nicknamed the "Poet of the Sierras" (after the Sierra Nevada. At the park one can see his cabin. This area was a haven for artists. There is a section of the park one can walk to see various statues such as the Status of Joaquin Miller on his horse. There are several trails to hike such as the Geologic Discovery Trail. There are picnic tables. Its a very nice park in the Oakland Hills. In the Summer time there is summer theater at the Woodminster Outdoor Theater.See more..
4.5Sierra National Forest(41 reviews) - Free camping in California Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
I recently discovered 2 free campgrounds in the Sierra National Forest, about a 2 hour drive from Fresno, Ca. One is Clover Meadow campground, the other is Granite Creek campground. Both are at the end of a scenic highway, off the Gps, no cell or Internet. And, although they are free, there is almost no one here. Lower Granite creek campground has a beautiful creek running along the campsites, and Clover Meadow has a tap into an underground spring, the most delicious free water you will ever drink!See more..
Stanislaus National Forest, created on February 22, 1897, is among the oldest of the national forests. You can fish in over 800 miles of rivers and streams, stay in a campground, or hike. The Calaveras Big Trees State Park is also here.See more..
4.5Chino Hills State Park(25 reviews) - Great hike Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Forests
Beautiful park for hiking especially during the time of lockdown with the corona virus crisis. We went there today and able to walk along the main road but most of the trails are closed due to recent heavy rain. For people that are looking for the super bloom like last year, they will be disappointed. No much flowers around. The only ones we saw were the yellow flowers sporadically spread along the hill sides. There is a $5 charge for driving deep into the park. If you just want take a hike, you can just park your car at the entrance at the Bolton of the hill and walk up to the park., no charge for that. Everyone should go out to the park where everyone can keep a big social distance and still enjoy nature. See more..
5.0Tahoe National Forest(24 reviews) - Tahoe Forest - large Forest from Sacramento to Nevada Border Forests
The drive up was magnificent!! The roads are well paved and are a crazy type of narrow. The views are breathtaking and refreshing. The trail heads are marked. There are picnic tables on sitesSee more..
While the name gives a lot away as to what kinds of recreational fun you can have in this large forest, what some might not know is that it is home to some of the tallest trees in the world. There are amazing trails throughout the Forest, and some trails and roads wind through large stands of redwoods.See more..
4.5Butte Creek Ecological Preserve(13 reviews) - Wildlife Wilderness Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Forests • Geologic Formations
Solitude, peace, creek and creatures just a 10 minute drive from Chico. Easy hiking to Butte Creek, home of the largest spring run Chinook salmon in California. Birding, swimming, walking, and wildlife watching. Fish, eagles, bear, otter, deer, birds, newts, trees, wildflowers, to name a few of the flora and fauna that are abundant in the preserve. Treat yourself to an immersion in nature.See more..
Wilderness which offers hiking, camping and viewing of wild flowers.See more..
4.5Stanislaus National Forest(10 reviews) - Beautiful forest Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Forests
There is a great little lake in Pinecrest with a beach area for swimming and motor boats/ paddle boats/ pontoon boats to rent. The lake is small but clean. The fisherman out on the lake said it’s good for trout fishing. There is a general store in Pinecrest with food and general camping supplies. The food is pricy (as you would expect given how remote you are). If you are up for a drive you can take the windy mountain road up 10,000 feet to the top for some great views. See more..
We drove from Yreka to Eureka, by way of a narrow curvy road with a nearly 6000' pass, through Sawyers Bar. Much of the road was 1-1/2 lanes wide but fully paved. The season was dry, and the road it was quite suitable for our rear wheel drive sedan. From Etna across the pass to the Indian Reservation we saw only a couple of trucks, so no problems passing. But it took 4 hours to drive the 150 miles. The weather was beautiful, and we picnicked along the Salmon River.See more..
5.0Soquel Demonstration State Forest(5 reviews) - Great hike Spent 2-3 hours Biking Trails • Forests Had a wonderful hike here. Loved the beauty of nature and the trials. Take water for your hike. Would recommend visiting See more..
5.0Picnic Perfect(4 reviews) - Beautiful day and surprise. Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Forests
Took my wife on a wonderful hike. Told her we would grab something to eat after. She was so surprised when we came to a little knoll in the woods and there it was! A picnic lunch, chairs, small table and a bottle of wine! To say she was surprised is an understatement. The cheese, meats and crackers looked great. The owner, a maybe college age guy brought it together. Left us to ourselves and returned to clean it all up. We just hiked away. I was a hero! See more..
4.0Lytle Creek Middle Fork Trail(3 reviews) - It's a great beautiful place Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests • Waterfalls
This is a beautiful place to go. However, there are people who have no respect for beauty and are destroying it by leaving trash in and by the streams. And they are tagging their gang tags all over, SMH. I don't understand why but please stop hurting the natural beauty please pick up your trash and save your tagging for your own property. TySee more..
Great nature areas. Large variety of settings, lakes, wildlife, terrains, etc. Good for hikes or a drive. See more..
5.0Plumas National Forest(2 reviews) - High Sierra Forest lands National Parks • Forests Cool , both in temp and in places to see. Enjoy a mountain towns atmosphere. Do not miss in quincy Grandma Janes, everithing there is delicious. The Pine Hill motel is the place to stay its right smack in the middle of this forest. See more..
We went to Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area. This is a beautiful wooded park. There is a nice place to go swimming. There is also picnic areas.See more..
4.5Pioneer Park(2 reviews) - Takung a walk, looking at horses in riding ring/ arena. Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Forests Great place to bring horses to ride in BIG arena. Has Frisbee golf. Small playground. Nice facilities of a building for groups Park very clean an well kept . Lots of parking. See more..
3.0Aptos Landscaping(2 reviews) - Great source for landscaping Forests For more than 30 years, Aptos Landscaping has created beautiful lawns, flowerbeds and other beauty to homes, public areas and residential and business neighborhoods throughout Aptos and surrounding areas in Santa Cruz County. We offer professional landscaping design and maintenance services to clients not only in Aptos but from many areas along the coast of California.See more..
The astuute student of geography will only call this a canyon. For our eyes, it is bushes, shrubs, vegetation. The views are average. Do not come here thinking the great views are here.See more..
Willow Woods Park(0 review) Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Parks • Forests • Gardens Welcome friends and travelers to Willow Woods Park. We specialize In intimate Weddings, Elopements, and Wonderful Gatherings for your friends and family. The venue is also available for smaller events, including Garden Parties and Rehearsal Dinners. Come enjoy the essence of our Mountain.See more..
