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Author: David Aston

Lake Clementine Trail Location: Auburn State Recreation Area, Auburn, CA Difficulty: Easy Features: Hiking trails, bike friendly, kid friendly, bird watching, horseback riding,

Mist Trail Hike Location: Yosemite National Park, California Difficulty: Moderate Features:  Hiking trails, waterfall, amazing scenery. Considered one of the most popular short hikes in

Castle Rock State Park Loop Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Difficulty: Moderate Features: Hiking trails,  no dogs, bird watching, rock climbing A 5,000

Little South Fork Lake Trail Location: Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou County, CA Miles: 16 miles Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult Duration: 2 - 3 days Users: Hikers, dogs, and horses

Alum Rock Park Trail Location: San Jose, CA Difficulty: Easy Features: Hiking trails, bird watching, trail running. Located in the Alum Rock district

Estimated reading time: 29 minutes Backpacking is a balancing act between equipment and weight. Essential and functional become