Lake Tahoe Hiking: Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake

On a sunday in June this past summer, I was recovering from my triple summit day of Freel Peak, Job’s Sister, and Jobs Peak near Lake Tahoe.  My legs were feeling like jelly, but it was a beautiful day and I didn’t feel like sitting inside!  I was on the hunt for a moderate hike that would get me on the trail without putting my legs through any more suffering! Fortunately, Lake Tahoe hiking is characterized by beautiful lakes, moderate...

Why Muir Woods is Overrated, and Where You Should Go Instead

As an avid hiker in the Bay Area, I hear about lots of parks and preserves that are life changing!  Incredible!  Amazing!  Now, sometimes they live up to the hype, and sometimes they don’t, but I like finding awesome new outdoor spots, so I try to check out these incredible destinations.  One place that I’d been hearing about for years, but had never visited, was Muir Woods National Monument. Muir Woods is a national monument just north of San Francisco...

Montara State Beach: Hiking The North Peak Loop

The hike to the North Peak of Montara Mountain has been on my list of hikes to do for a few years.  This oceanside summit looked to offer wide open ocean views throughout, and I was pretty excited to finally try it!  At only 7 miles and under 2,000 feet of climbing, this moderate trail is an excellent option if you’re looking for ocean views within a short distance of San Francisco! Plus, how often do you get a summit...

Hiking The Best Trail in Andrew Molera State Park

During my October week off, I was taking day trips to the best hiking spots I knew of in the Bay Area and beyond.  Luckily for me, the incredible Big Sur is an easy day trip, and I had to head back down!  The place I decided to go was Andrew Molera State Park.  I’ve been here multiple times before, and the short Creamery Meadows Trail is one of my favorite easy hikes in Big Sur, but I had never...