Luckily, a spell of rain ... hikes in the Bay Area (and a bit further afield, if you're looking for a weekend trip), as well as a few hikes that are especially lush right now after the rains ...

But all that rainfall is paving the way for a beautiful Bay Area spring. The rain from the ... to make sure the trails are open — or whether you need a reservation for parking. Bring plenty of water, ...

But this is the Bay Area, so the weather’s rarely too ... climb and a rushing creek and waterfalls to enjoy after rain. The Canyon View Trail (4.8-mile loop, moderate) to Little Yosemite travels ...

The Lafayette resident hits the trail at least three times weekly and has been hiking in the Bay Area since childhood. Richard launched his popular blog in 2012 “after running into friend after ...

It’s not every day you hike a trail named after an embattled utility company that many in the Bay Area often criticize.

The best way to appreciate the Bay Area’s splendor is on your own two feet. The only question? Which trail to tackle first. You’re here, of course, for the hiking. So, without further ado ...

The sky’s a cloudless blue, and breezes kiss the mountaintops and hillside trails. Clearly, it’s time for a hike ... a bath after their walk today. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group ...

Native Floridian Mari Faiello and a few fellow Tampa Bay Times staffers hiked some of the area’s best trails ... dirt and foliage, this trail might not fare well after a rainy day/afternoon ...