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Hiking & Backpacking

From Point Reyes to the Presidio, and on countless trails in between, hike the most peaceful wild places in the Bay with help from your local REI Co-op.

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Outdoor Class
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Essential Backpacking Skills Class

32 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

4 hours

Relaxed

China Camp State Park

From $119

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Outdoor Class
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Backcountry Navigation With A Map and Compass

167 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

4 hours

Relaxed

China Camp State Park; Monte Bello Open Space

From $99

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Day Trip
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Point Reyes National Seashore Hiking Tour

6 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

4 hours

Moderate

Point Reyes National Seashore

From $109

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Outdoor Class
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Wilderness Survival: 10 Essentials

21 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

4 hours

Relaxed

China Camp State Park

From $119

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Certification
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Wilderness First Aid with NOLS and REI

127 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

2 days

Relaxed

Palo Alto; Berkeley Hills; Sacramento

From $305

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Day Trip
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area Hiking Tour

14 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

4 hours

Moderate

Golden Gate National Rec. Area

From $99

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Adventures & Trips

Adventure
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Pinnacles National Park Hiking & Camping

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate

Departs San Jose

From $1849

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Adventure
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Pinnacles National Park Women's Hiking & Camping

1 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate

Departs San Jose

From $1849

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Adventure
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Point Reyes National Seashore Backpacking

0 reviews

3 days

Moderate

Departs San Francisco

From $1249

From $1149 for

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Adventure

Yosemite Hiking & Camping

15 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 days

Moderate

Departs Oakland

From $3759

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Adventure

Yosemite Backpacking - Half Dome - 5 Day

6 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 days

Vigorous

Departs Oakland

From $2174

From $1999 for

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Adventure

Yosemite Family Adventure

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 days

Moderate

Departs Oakland

From $3759

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Adventure

Yosemite Backpacking - Half Dome

88 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Vigorous

Departs Yosemite

From $1699

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Adventure

Yosemite Backpacking - The High Country

54 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate Plus

Departs Yosemite

From $1400

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Adventure

Yosemite Backpacking - Classic Yosemite

22 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate Plus

Departs Yosemite

From $1374

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Adventure

Yosemite Women's Backpacking - The High Country

18 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate Plus

Departs Yosemite

From $1400

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Yosemite Women's Backpacking - Half Dome

19 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Vigorous

Departs Yosemite

From $1699

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Adventure

Yosemite Backpacking - Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne

12 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 days

Vigorous

Departs Yosemite

From $1800

From $1649 for

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Adventure

Yosemite Valley Hiking - Lodge Based

13 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars

5 days

Moderate

Departs Fresno

From $3399

From $3099 for

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Adventure

Yosemite Valley Hiking & Camping | Under 35

6 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 days

Moderate

Departs Fresno

From $1229

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Adventure

Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon Adventure

15 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 days

Moderate

Departs Fresno

From $2984

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Adventure

Kings Canyon Backpacking - Rae Lakes Loop

7 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 days

Strenuous

Departs Fresno

From $2049

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Adventure

Yosemite Winter Adventure

12 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

5 days

Moderate

Departs Fresno

From $3484

From $3199 for

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Adventure

Yosemite Hiking Adventure - Lodge Based

15 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

6 days

Moderate

Departs Reno

From $3600

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Adventure
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Backpacking California's Lost Coast

21 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 days

Vigorous

Departs Santa Rosa

From $1949

From $1749 for

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Adventure

Lassen Volcanic National Park Backpacking & Summit

0 reviews

4 days

Moderate

Departs Redding

From $1399

From $1249 for

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Adventure
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Pacific Crest Trail Women's Backpacking

12 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 days

Moderate

Departs Mount Shasta City

From $999

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Adventure
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Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking

33 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 days

Moderate

Departs Mount Shasta City

From $999

From $899 for

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Adventure

Trans-Catalina Island Trek

1 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Vigorous

Departs San Pedro

From $1999

From $1899 for

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Adventure

Joshua Tree National Park Hiking & Camping

3 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate

Departs Palm Springs

From $1789

From $1639 for

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Adventure

Joshua Tree Backpacking | Under 35

9 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate Plus

Departs Palm Springs

From $1449

From $1349 for

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Joshua Tree Women's Backpacking

8 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate Plus

Departs Palm Springs

From $1449

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Adventure

Backpacking Joshua Tree National Park

67 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

4 days

Moderate Plus

Departs Palm Springs

From $1449

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Adventure

Death Valley Hiking & Camping | Under 35

0 reviews

3 days

Moderate

Departs Las Vegas

From $1299

From $1099 for

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Death Valley Hiking & Camping

0 reviews

4 days

Moderate

Departs Las Vegas

From $1999

From $1799 for

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Adventure

Death Valley Hiking - Hotel Based

38 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

6 days

Moderate

Departs Las Vegas

From $3500

From $3249 for

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Rent Gear

You’ve got plans, we’ve got gear. Stop by one of our rental locations to get outfitted for your next adventure.

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Tips and advice from REI experts and Bay Area locals

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Uncommon Path

Best Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area

Whether you’re looking for an excursion along coastal bluffs or hoping to head to the hills, the Bay Area has a trail for you.

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Expert Advice

What to Wear Backpacking

Whether you’re going backpacking for two nights over the weekend or two months on the Appalachian Trail, you’ll need basically the same fundamental pieces of clothing for layering.

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Expert Advice

Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners: The Great Debate

Do you need big beefy boots to go hiking? Or will a pair of trail runners do just fine? Our expert gives you the pros and cons.