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Hiking the Beautiful Tennessee Valley Loop

On a beautiful fall weekend, we headed up north of San Francisco for a pair of awesome oceanside hikes.  This first one, the Tennessee Valley Loop, was the shorter of the pair, but with some steep inclines it honestly felt tougher!  This hike promised some fantastic ocean views, and as it turned out, we had perfect weather and the views lived up to the hype! Miles/Elevation: 5.5 miles 1,292 feet vertical gain About Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Named for...

Hiking The Spine Trail To The Bay Area’s Best Swing!

Ocean hikes are always great, and the rugged California coastline is one of the best places to do them!  Big Sur may be more famous, but there are actually a ton of awesome coastal hikes right in the Bay Area.  The Spine Trail just north of Half Moon Bay is one of these. Beginning just off Highway 1, this hike will take you up a steep and rugged ridgeline as you climb away from the ocean towards the peaks of...