Best Hiking areas in San Jose, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places: Hiking areas in San Jose

Discover the best places in San Jose, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 481 places from Hiking area category.

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Glacier Point

Scenic spot

Famed overlook known for sweeping, top-down views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley & Yosemite Falls.

4.90 (5.9K reviews) (~208.91 km from centre)

Yosemite Falls Trailhead

Hiking area

Challenging hike among oak & pine trees to a towering waterfall, with views of granite peaks.

4.90 (1K reviews) (~206.77 km from centre)

Mount Tamalpais East Peak

Tourist attraction

Quarter-mi. trail with dramatic valley views, plus picnic tables, restrooms & drinking fountains.

4.90 (980 reviews) (~89.49 km from centre)

Marin Headlands

Park

Stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife.

4.80 (8.7K reviews) (~76.48 km from centre)

Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay)

Vista point

Viewpoint overlooking a lake & Scandinavian 1920's castle with information boards & restrooms.

4.80 (4K reviews) (~237.97 km from centre)

Pebble Beach Golf Links

Golf course

Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse.

4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~85.39 km from centre)

Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead

Hiking area

Water falls from 2,425 feet at this natural wonder in Yosemite National Park.

4.80 (3K reviews) (~207.4 km from centre)

Mount Diablo State Park

State park

Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.

4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~60.61 km from centre)

Asilomar State Beach

Public beach

Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail.

4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~79.99 km from centre)

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with hiking/biking/equestrian trails through varied landscapes with valley views.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~11.3 km from centre)

Golden Gate Overlook

Vista point

Hillside observation deck with panoramas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay & Marin Headlands.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~73.31 km from centre)

Eagle Rock Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Really solid trail that’s not too difficult, pretty quick, and pays off with some great views. Can be a bit dusty/dry when it hasn’t rained for a while, but not really problematic. Up at the top there is plenty of room to check out multiple view points of the lake. Definitely worth the hike if you a...

4.90 (557 reviews) (~248.24 km from centre)

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

State park

Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~33.72 km from centre)

Eagle Lake

Hiking area

👍👍 What an amazing view of this lake! Normally you would expect a lake to be at a lower elevation where you would climb down. But to see this beautiful gem of a place, we hiked for about 2 miles on rocks, boulders and uneven ground. The effort was totally worth it ! Very clear fresh water lake surround...

4.90 (490 reviews) (~236.4 km from centre)