The Best Backpacking in Clayton
Looking for the best backpacking in Clayton? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Clayton. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Clayton
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Clayton, California
Mitchell Rock, Twin Peaks, Eagle Peak, Mount Diablo, North Peak and Mount Olympia Loop
15.44 mi / 4678 ft gainMitchell Rock, Twin Peaks, Eagle Peak, Mount Diablo, North Peak and Mount Olympia Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clayton, California.Read more -
Clayton, California
Mitchell Canyon Road to Eagle Peak
7.62 mi / 2129 ft gainMitchell Canyon Road to Eagle Peak is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Clayton, California.Read more -
Alamo, California
Green Valley to Wall Point Road Loop
7.09 mi / 1375 ft gainGreen Valley to Wall Point Road Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Diablo, California.Read more -
Lafayette, California
Briones Peak via Lafayette Ridge Trail
10.46 mi / 1598 ft gainBriones Peak via Lafayette Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Lafayette, California.Read more -
Martinez, California
Orchard, Toyon Canyon, Lagoon, Briones Crest, Spengler and Diablo View Loop
8.13 mi / 1598 ft gainOrchard, Toyon Canyon, Lagoon, Briones Crest, Spengler and Diablo View Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Martinez, California.Read more -
Castro Valley, California
Aaron Alcorn Castro Valley to Brentwood Memorial Trail
58.54 mi / 6755 ft gainAaron Alcorn Castro Valley to Brentwood Memorial Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Castro Valley, California.Read more -
Tiburon, California
Camp on Angel Island
5.0Thousands of years ago, this island was a fishing and hunting ground for the Miwok Native Americans. It has also been an outpost for the U.S. Army and a cattle ranch. Now, it’s one of the closest places to escape from the hustle of San Francisco and set up camp. Camping on the island requires ba...Read more -
Sunol, California
Little Yosemite via Canyon View Trail
4.03.01 mi / 705 ft gainPlease note this is a fragile ecosystem and watershed. There is NO swimming allowed in Alameda Creek and trespassing is prohibited on Water Department lands that are not accessible to the public. You can learn more about the restrictions and the area at ebparks.org. After entering the kiosk you...Read more -
Fremont, California
Rose Peak From Sunol
18.64 mi / 3714 ft gainRose Peak From Sunol is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sunol, California.Read more -
Kentfield, California
Lake Lagunitas, Bon Tempe and Alpine Lakes, Cataract Falls to Mount Tam Loop
14.78 mi / 3645 ft gainLake Lagunitas, Bon Tempe and Alpine Lakes, Cataract Falls to Mount Tam Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Greenbrae, California.Read more -
Sausalito, California
Dipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail Loop via Coastal Trail
10.12 mi / 2021 ft gainDipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail Loop via Coastal Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Sausalito, California.Read more -
Stinson Beach, California
Dipsea to Ben Johnson Trail Loop
10.13 mi / 2680 ft gainDipsea to Ben Johnson Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stinson Beach, California.Read more -
Los Altos Hills, California
Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail
10.1 mi / 1555 ft gainRhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, CaliforniaRead more -
Los Altos, California
Wildcat Canyon Loop
7.38 mi / 1138 ft gainWildcat Canyon Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cupertino, California.Read more -
Cupertino, California
Black Mountain via Rogue Valley, Chamise, Black Mountain, Quarry and PG&E Loop
14.41 mi / 3615 ft gainBlack Mountain via Rogue Valley, Chamise, Black Mountain, Quarry and PG&E Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Cupertino, California.Read more -
Cupertino, California
Black Mountain via PG&E, Quarry and Black Mountain Trail
11.72 mi / 3901 ft gainBlack Mountain via PG&E, Quarry and Black Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Cupertino, California.Read more