16 Of The Most Photogenic Hikes On The West Coast

The Peralta to Fremont Saddle loop is a great day trip. It's around 4.9 miles with 2,400 feet of elevation.

This hike can be as long as 16 miles or an overnight trip with a backpack.

These crazy looking rock formations are accessible via a ~3 mile trail that's worth every step.

Hike this trail (~4 miles) in the Summer and Fall. The climb is 3,200 feet to Glacier Point.

This out-and-back nature walk is 4.4 miles long and beautiful during all seasons.

This Point Reyes hike leads to a giant waterfall RIGHT on the beach.

This 17.5 miles out-and-back hike takes you to a gorgeous overlook of Garibaldi Lake.

First of all, you can camp here. The 4.8 mile hiking section that encompasses this beach is just one of many in this state park.

One of the magnificent stops on this 4-mile trip is Boca Cave, which offers a pretty view of Mt. Jefferson.

Nestled in those distant mountains is the gorgeous Mt. Sneffels. The Yankee Boy Basin to Mt. Sneffels trek is no easy feat. You'll gain over 11,000 feet over 6 miles — but the view is worth it.

Multiple falls are just a short hike from the Deming, WA trailhead.

Behold a gorgeous overlook of Mt. Shuksan on this 8.2 miles North Cascades trail.

This 5.5 mile hike is short but extremely challenging.

It's a 5-mile-ish hike, starting from the Wire Pass Trailhead. Unbeaten path means you'll need a GPS for this one!

This 5-mile pass has too many photo-worthy stops to count with sweeping views of Mount Wintour and Opal Range.

This section is dubbed the "Grand Canyon's Blue Paradise." It's actually a 20-36 mile backpacking trip that takes a few days. Not up for a trek? Go via mule instead!