Hiking in California: Roadtrip to unique hikes

Each destination has its own charm and you will enjoy the best of desert landscapes, coastal landscapes and mountain hiking in some of the state's most iconic areas.

Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park:

Start your journey from Los Angeles and head east to Joshua Tree National Park.

Hike along Hidden Valley Nature Trail or Barker Dam Trail to explore the unique desert flora and the impressive rock formations.

Overnight in Joshua Tree and enjoy the starry night sky.

Joshua Tree to Palm Springs:

Drive on to Palm Springs and explore the area's hiking trails in San Jacinto Mountains.

Take the cable car up to Mount San Jacinto State Park and choose from a variety of hiking trails of varying difficulty.

Consider hiking Tahquitz Canyon to see an impressive waterfall.

Palm Springs to San Diego:

Head south to San Diego and explore Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which offers breathtaking coastal hiking with views of the Pacific Ocean.

Take a trip to Cabrillo National Monument for further hiking and panoramic views of San Diego.

San Diego to Laguna Beach:

Head north to Laguna Beach and explore Laguna Coast Wilderness Park with its beautiful hiking trails through ravines and along the coast.

Hike in Crystal Cove State Park, which combines sea views with natural forests.

Laguna Beach to Big Sur:

Drive north along California's coast to Big Sur and experience some of the most iconic hiking trails in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

Hike to McWay Falls and Partington Cove for breathtaking views of the coastline.

Big Sur to Yosemite National Park:

Head east to Yosemite National Park and explore the park's hiking trails, including Yosemite Valley and Sentinel Dome.

Take a longer hike, for example to Vernal Fall or Nevada Fall, to experience the park's impressive waterfalls.

Yosemite to Los Angeles:

End the trip by driving back to Los Angeles and enjoy a day of hiking in Griffith Park, including a trip to the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory.

End the holiday with a relaxing evening in Los Angeles.

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