Top Trails: Sacramento

Near Sacramento, numerous trails access the Central Valley''s wildlife-filled wetlands and traverse riverside forests and grasslands. In the Coast Range and Sierra foothills, trails lead to scenic waterfalls, wildflower-studded meadows, and high mountain lakes. Longtime Sacramento resident and intrepid hiker Steve Evans has selected the 43 "must-do" hikes, the majority of which are within two hours of the city. Whether you''re looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, you''ll find it here.

Trails range from 1 to 10 miles and sea level to 9000 feet, and each trip includes elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and "don''t get lost" trail milestones.