13 Best Hikes in California

"I followed Cataract Creek through a primordial forest of redwoods, live oaks, and Douglas firs on the Cataract Falls Trail and passed numerous small waterfalls; spring brings wildflowers and full chutes, summer offers cool shade under the trees, fall showcases magnificent bigleaf maple foliage, and while the trail isn't very long there are some steep climbs so I recommend good hiking boots." - Eric Rosen Eric Rosen Eric Rosen is a Los Angeles-based journalist with a focus on luxury travel, loyalty programs, food, and wine. He is a regular contributor to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Afar, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines