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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
🟡Moderate
Sonoma wine country hiking with panoramic Bay Area views and a weekend astronomy observatory.
STATE PARK$8
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
🟠Busy
Roosevelt elk roaming among ancient redwoods
STATE PARK$8 per vehicle
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Wilder Ranch State Park
🔴Packed
Historic ranch with coastal trails and tide pools
STATE PARK$10 per vehicle
🌸 Poppy Pass
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China Camp State Park
🟠Busy
Historic Chinese fishing village (1880s) with tidal marshes, trails, and Bay views.
STATE PARK$8
🌸 Poppy Pass
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Butano State Park
🟡Moderate
Secluded San Mateo coast redwood canyon with 40 miles of trails and trail camps — Silicon Valley's best-kept backpacking secret.
STATE PARK$8
🌸 Poppy Pass
💎 Hidden Gem
Angel Island State Park
🟠Busy
San Francisco Bay island accessible by ferry with immigration station history and 360° views.
STATE PARKFree
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Red Rock Canyon State Park
🟢Quiet
Colorful desert cliffs and Hollywood film location
STATE PARK$6 per vehicle
🌸 Poppy Pass
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Castle Crags State Park
🟠Busy
Dramatic granite spires with Mount Shasta views
STATE PARK$10 per vehicle
🌸 Poppy Pass