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Bay Area Hiking & More
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By
Lauren O'Donnell
For hikers in Nor Cal- here are some great hiking trails, gear, and resources :)
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Stores
Trails
Essential Gear
Blogs
Stores
can't go wrong- they have everything you could ever need!
Sports Basement Presidio
nice little local store in Berkeley
Young's Backpacking
not as many brands but super good deals!
SF Potrero Hill - San Francisco - Decathlon
if you become a member you get good deals
REI
not the cheapest but they have nice stuff and good vibes
Lost Coast Outfitters
super easy to rent from here
Last Minute Gear
Trails
Some of my favorite trails in the Bay Area
The views from this trail are incredible! You must visit when you're in San Francisco
Lands End Trail
The flowers along this trail are beautiful
Torrey Pines Beach Trail Loop
Located in the East Bay, this trail is about 7.5 miles in length
French, Bridle and Stream Trail Loop
Five star trail with great views of the ocean
Dipsea Steep Ravine Matt Davis Loop Trail
So beautiful. Get a beer after at Pelican Inn!
Pirates Cove
Essential Gear
sleeps 4 for $150
Tallboy 4 Person Tent | Kelty
rechargeable hand warmer- this is a lifesaver on cold nights
Zippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer
smells good and no deet!
Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent
makes undrinkable water drinkable
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel
slightly splurgey, but you can use it year round with the different layers
The One Bag Sleeping Bag System | The North Face
If you do a lot of car camping, Tepui's are great
Rooftop tents and accessories | Thule | United States
Blogs
Amazing backpacking tips
She Dreams Of Alpine
Good website for hiking in Nor Cal.
Youtube here
Northern California Hiking Trails
Great resource for hikers in California in general!
Modern Hiker | Best Hiking Trails in California
Great guide
HikingGuy - Trail Guides & Hiking Tips
lots of great tips for dog owning hikers, more in Central and So-Cal
Hiking Girl with Dog – Dog-friendly adventure guides and gear ...
