From cascading waterfalls to rugged sea cliffs, here’s your guide to popular hiking spots across the Golden State.

It's hard to beat the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the sky-piercing range that dominates the eastern half of California ... overnights, and scenic drives. The most famous route is the John Muir ...

The park's 38-mile (round-trip) scenic drive features 13 viewpoints along the route. The northern overlooks have the most hoodoos, but the southern overlooks offer the most expansive views.