Hiking is a fantastic way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors. But it doesn’t come without its fair share of challenges.

This hike in the Cupertino and Mountain View foothills is a tribute to how nature prevails in the face of industry — in many ways.

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Uninterrupted skiing is the Holy Grail, and some ski resorts—primarily those with considerable acreage and vertical—make the ...

Although hiking is typically done in the warmth of the summer sun, some areas around the Swiss Alps also have wintertime ...

The best way to experience the White Mountains’ Presidential Range is hiking between the Appalachian Mountain Club’s eight historic high-mountain huts. Connecting distances aren’t ridiculous—the ...

Seek warm weather and world-class trails this spring with our list of the best mountain bike trails and locations.

These five places in California's wilderness are jaw-droppingly beautiful but stealthily treacherous, taking the lives of ...

Vetter Mountain lookout is about a five-mile round-trip hike. When it's open, you'll be greeted by a panorama of L.A. and a ...

The trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, so you may have to share the path if it’s busy. Allot around three hours for your hike that will take you over wooden footbridges and past creeks, ...

From quiet hikes with scenic views to one of the largest dog parks in the United States, the Bay Area has much to offer.

We planned to hike ... California wilderness survival story? We’d love to hear from you. Share your close encounter here.