Best trails in California

300 trails · 14931 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails in California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 300 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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American Discovery Trail
#1 American Discovery Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Backbone Trail
#2 Backbone Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Bay Area Ridge Trail
#3 Bay Area Ridge Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
B
Bigfoot Trail
#4 Bigfoot Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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California Coastal Trail
#5 California Coastal Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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California Mission Trail
#6 California Mission Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
C
Condor Trail
#7 Condor Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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John Muir Trail
#8 John Muir Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Modoc Line Trail
#9 Modoc Line Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Mojave Road
#10 Mojave Road
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
#11 Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Oregon Coast Trail
#12 Oregon Coast Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Pacific Crest Trail
#13 Pacific Crest Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Pacific Crest Trail
#14 Pacific Crest Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
P
Pacific Crest Trail
#15 Pacific Crest Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite

Trails in California

California has 14931 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails in California

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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