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 ...

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 ...