Take A Hike

In California’s State Parks

Explore the trails in your favorite park
Come and explore popular day hikes in more than 150 state parks that are featured in the “Day Hiker’s Guide to California State Parks”. (“Day Hiker's Guide to California State Parks” is published by The Trailmaster, Inc. © 2007. Trail descriptions and maps have been reproduced with the permission of the author.)

Day Hiker's Guide Trails Search

Walks in the City – San Diego
San Diego County Parks and Recreation has partnered with State Parks to encourage walking for health and wellness for San Diego County employees. Offering eight walks varying in length from .08 to 2.9 miles SanDiego joins the popular State Parks’ program Take a Hike! City Walks.

Brochure (pdf)

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/walks.html

City Walks Sacramento is part of the department’s Take a Hike! program aimed at keeping us healthy and fit. Forget the doughnut at break and the "double-double cheese burger" at lunch; instead download the City Walks – Sacramento walking map and brochure. Choose from 10 different walks that all start from the Capitol. more…

Brochure/Map (PDF, 2 pages)

Hike Schedule

About the Program
Hiking in your state parks is more than just a walk in the park. It’s an exciting and affordable way to improve your health, control your weight, and enjoy the magnificent beauty of California with your family and friends.

Get Fit Outdoors

Hiking Safety

What to Wear

Where to Start?

The Take A Hike! Trails
Hiking in your state parks is more than just a walk in the park. It’s an exciting and affordable way to improve your health, control your weight, and enjoy the magnificent beauty of California with your family and friends.

Take a Hike! Trail Maps

On the Trail

Respect the Parks

All state parks with trails

The Governor’s Challenge
Hiking is a great way to be active. Take a Hike! with California State Parks and join the Governor's Challenge – Be active 30-60 minutes a day; 3 days a week for 4 weeks, and earn a Free Reward from the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. For more information log on to http://www.calgovcouncil.org