
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.
Classes & Events


Backcountry Navigation With A Map and Compass

Point Reyes National Seashore Hiking Tour

Wilderness Survival: 10 Essentials

Wilderness First Aid with NOLS and REI

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Hiking Tour
Adventures & Trips

Pinnacles National Park Hiking & Camping

Pinnacles National Park Women's Hiking & Camping

Point Reyes National Seashore Backpacking
Yosemite Hiking & Camping
Yosemite Backpacking - Half Dome - 5 Day
Yosemite Family Adventure
Yosemite Backpacking - Half Dome
Yosemite Backpacking - The High Country
Yosemite Backpacking - Classic Yosemite
Yosemite Women's Backpacking - The High Country
Yosemite Women's Backpacking - Half Dome
Yosemite Backpacking - Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne
Yosemite Valley Hiking - Lodge Based
Yosemite Valley Hiking & Camping | Under 35
Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon Adventure
Kings Canyon Backpacking - Rae Lakes Loop
Yosemite Winter Adventure
Yosemite Hiking Adventure - Lodge Based

Backpacking California's Lost Coast

Lassen Volcanic National Park Backpacking & Summit

Pacific Crest Trail Women's Backpacking

Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking
Trans-Catalina Island Trek
Joshua Tree National Park Hiking & Camping
Joshua Tree Backpacking | Under 35
Joshua Tree Women's Backpacking
Backpacking Joshua Tree National Park
Death Valley Hiking & Camping | Under 35
Death Valley Hiking & Camping
Death Valley Hiking - Hotel Based
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

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.

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.

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.