Fall Peaks
Fall is officially here, with the landscape churning earthier tones. Enjoy them by hiking up to some of the Bay Area’s most scenic peaks, including a less-traveled summit that looks like a plein air painting.
Week: 09.23.2026
Regions: Northern CA
Where There's a Willson!
Hike the Less Traveled Willson Peak at Henry Coe State Park
Spice up your next hike. And we don’t mean with a pumpkin spice latte. Step off the beaten path with this 7.5-mile loop up Willson Peak in Henry Coe State Park.
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Hike to the Panoramic Summit of Barnabe Peak in Samuel P Taylor State Park
Sure, there are higher mountains in Marin (Mount Tam) and easier ascents (Mount Burdell), but is there a more expansive North Bay view? Barnabe Peak in Samuel P. Taylor State Park offers a glorious panorama including Mount Tam, Mount Diablo, and Mount St. Helena.
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Fall Events and Adventures in Reno Tahoe
Take your vacation to new heights with some of the season’s most original events, and plenty of outdoors to explore. Fall for it all in Reno Tahoe.
Explore Fall Events in Reno TahoeBernal Desire
Sunset Hike at Bernal Heights Park in San Francisco
It's one of the best views in San Francisco. Bernal Heights Park is an underrated hilltop park that simply beams at sunset, with views of downtown SF, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridge.
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Hike and Watch a Sunset at Windy Hill Preserve in the South Bay
Fall colors on your mind? Put Windy Hill Preserve in the South Bay on your hiking list. We recommend a 6.2-mile loop that starts and finishes at its namesake summit, where sunsets dazzle.
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