Bay Area Hike Search & Calendar

If you’re escaping into nature for a hike or wondering when a good time for whale watching is (hint: now!), check out the Hike Search and new Hike Calendar from Peninsula Open Space Trust.

For more than 40 years, this non-profit has played an important role in preserving natural spaces and habitats throughout the Bay Area.

POST has protected more than 80,000 acres of permanent open space, farms and parkland in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. These lands are now part of the National Park system, National Wildlife Refuge system, California State Parks, county and city parks, regional preserves and private farmland.

Download the Hike Calendar for a monthly breakdown of when to catch peak wildflower season, migratory birds, and other seasonal features like local pumpkin patches and National Beach Day.

The Hike Search locates trails and nature spaces on the Peninsula and South Bay, and you can search by difficulty level and features like redwoods or whether it’s dog-friendly.