SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 101 GREAT HIKES | Moon hiking guide

HIKING GUIDE

Local author Ann Marie Brown reveals the best Bay Area hikes, from the wildflowers of the South Bay to the redwood forests of Marin. Get a breath of fresh air with Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area. Inside you'll find:

- Hikes for everyone: Hikes range from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more ambitious hikers, with flexible options to shorten or extend many routes
- Explore the trails: All hikes are marked with difficulty ratings, features (such as dog-friendly or wheelchair-accessible), and highlights like beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers
- Maps and directions: Follow easy-to-use maps and point-by-point directions for each trail, including driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates, and public transit options when available
- Top hikes: Strategic lists of the best waterfalls, summit vistas, hikes by season, and more to help you choose the right hike in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay
- Trusted advice: Outdoors expert Ann Marie Brown shares the experience and knowledge she's gained from hiking, biking, and camping in and around the Bay Area for more than 150 days a year
- Tips and tools: Essential information about health and safety, trail etiquette, the landscape, and more, plus lists of the best campgrounds in each region