The Essential Ultralight Backpacking Gear List
Estimated reading time: 29 minutes Backpacking is a balancing act between equipment and weight. Essential and functional become
Annie and Mary Rail-Trail, Humboldt County
Annie and Mary Rail-Trail Location: Blue Lake, Ca Difficulty: Easy Features: Hiking trails, lake access, mountain biking, dog friendly, bird watching. Running
Collins Almanor Rail Trail, Chester California
Almanor Railroad Hike Location: Chester, Ca Difficulty: Easy Features: Hiking trails, scenic views, lake access, camping spots. The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail
Spooner Summit Hike In Cabins
Spooner Summit Hike Location: Lake Tahoe, Nv Difficulty: Moderate Features: Hiking trails, lake access, mountain biking, hike-in cabins, camping spots, bird
Dipsea Trail
Dipsea Trail Location: Mill Valley, Ca Difficulty: Difficult Features: Hiking trails, beach access, wild flowers, scenic views. Considered as San Francisco's most technical hiking
Arch Rock Point Reyes
The Hike Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA Difficulty: Moderate Features: Hiking trails, ocean views, dogs & horses permitted,
Steven’s Trail, Colfax California
Location: Colfax, Ca Difficulty: Moderate Features: Hiking trails, gold panning, river access, wildlife, bluffs, abandoned mine, caves, swimming hole, dog
Caspar State Beach
Location: Caspar, Mendocino County, CA Users: Dog Friendly (on leash), kayaking, families Features: Nearby rentals, surrounding hiking trails, white sand beach, lagoon,
Salmon Creek Trail
Location: Silver Peak Wilderness, Monterey County, CA Miles: 4.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 2 hours Users: Hikers, dogs , and horses permitted. No mountain bikes. No wheelchair access. The