Woman walking on a hiking trail flanked by oaks at Volcan Mountain in San Diego.

So Fall-filling

Who says California doesn't get all four seasons? Autumn in SoCal brings golden sunlight and some earth-toned foliage. Enjoy a change of scenery on these three fall-filling hikes.

Week: 10.15.2024
Regions: Southern CA

Hiking in Hulda

Hike at Hulda Crooks Regional Park in Loma Linda

Inland Empire
Hikes
Hiking the 2.5-mile Beaumont Ridge Trail loop is the perfect introduction to Hulda Crooks Regional Park in Loma Linda. It’s an easy lollipop loop that gains 354 feet in elevation over its course as it showcases everything the park has to offer.
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Fall Is Made for Coasting

Explore the Olympic Peninsula and Washington State’s Pacific Coast

Points Beyond
Overnight Escapes, Hikes
Sponsored
Ready to coast? For extra autumn magic, head to the Olympic Peninsula and Washington State’s Pacific Coast for historic lodges, marquee waterfalls, lighthouses, beautiful beaches, and rainforests.
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Planet of the Oaks

Fall Color Hike in Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve in San Diego

San Diego County
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Hike San Diego Volcan Mountain Wilderness
Let us count the number of oak tree species in the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve near Julian: coast, scrub, canyon, black, and Engelmann. Five! The preserve’s Five Oaks Trail is a 3.2-mile hike that boasts all five.
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Pumpkin Empire

Fall Fun at Cal Poly Pomona's Pumpkin Festival

Inland Empire
Relaxing
The best part of fall? Pumpkins, of course! One of the largest pumpkin patches in the state is right here in SoCal, situated on more than 20 acres of farmland in Pomona. The rare pumpkin patch with academic credentials, it’s located at the Cal Poly Don B. Huntley College of Agric
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A Hiker looking over a mountain range

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  2. Hiker on the SCA trail in Marin Headlands with view of the Golden Gate Bridge

    Headlands Over Heels

    People come from all over the world to get a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge. Get a dramatic and novel view of the bridge without all the people on this moderate 6-mile hike in the Marin Headlands.

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  3. Greater by the Dozen

    This hike is anything but a dime a dozen. The all-new "Golden Gate Dozen Trail" links 12 National Park sites on a spectacular 13-mile journey across San Francisco's coastline.

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  1. Can We Get a Whoop Whoop!

    City, mountain, and ocean views all in one hike? Whoop whoop! It’s no surprise the the Kenter Fire Road and Whoop-de-Doos Trail (a combo of fire road and singletrack) is a favorite among local mountain bikers and hikers alike.

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  2. The Big Chill

    In LA, finding a place to chill can be the ultimate flex. So flex, in Franklin Canyon! This unexpected oasis has plenty of shade, cool lake breezes, and ample picnicking spots. Enjoy it on an easy-going 1-mile stroll along its reservoir and duck pond.

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  3. Holcomb We Haven't Camped Here?

    Holcomb Valley Campground in the San Bernardino National Forest has 19 pine-shaded sites, all of them first-come, first-served.

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