Marked with blue signs, the Bay Area Ridge Trail takes in stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands; ...

Join L.A. Times outdoors journalist Jaclyn Cosgrove on a hike through the Santa Monica Mountains to Sycamore Canyon Falls.

Near the beginning of the trail, hikers must pass under a large tree ... Despite its short length — it only took me about 15 minutes to walk through — the canyon trail is rugged, so be sure ...

Jamie Stanulis, of Babylon, right, and West Islip native Kerrie Kline, of New Jersey, enjoy an afternoon bike ride together at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. Credit: Barry Sloan ...

These options for hiking near NYC offer all that and more ... but it’s easy to see why. Along the 7-mile trail, you get to navigate through the tight passages of the Ice Caves and walk past ...

There is everything from garden paths with manicured surroundings to more wild routes with some elevation changes. There are several trails that include views of the area waterfalls.