Thank you for visiting my hiking blog!
The Modern Female Hiker is a blog for outdoor lovers, dog parents (we have a chocolate lab and a basset hound) & weekend warriors. I have been fortunate enough to hike all over the world when I have time off work, and I’m so excited to share tips & tricks with you on how to get the most out of your weekends and precious vacation days.
I especially love taking my dogs with me so if possible I always look for dog-friendly hikes.
If you ever have specific questions, leave a comment, or my emails and DMs are always open!
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Latest Hiking Blog Posts
Mori Point Loop Trail – Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Trail Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: ~400 ft.
Terrain Rating: Moderate – mostly dirt and loose rocks but some of the descents are a bit tricky because of all the loose rock
Hike Time: 1 hour
Dog Friendly: Yes
Recommended Seasons: All
Kent Trail to Stocking Trail Loop – Mount Tamalpais Watershed, CA
Trail Distance: 5.3 miles
Elevation Gain: ~800 ft.
Terrain Rating: Easy – dirt but moderate grade throughout
Hike Time: 2.5 hours
Dog Friendly: Yes but watch out for ticks
Recommended Seasons: All
Sweeney Ridge – Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Trail Distance: 7.7 miles
Elevation Gain: ~1600 ft.
Terrain Rating: Easy – paved, wide trail
Hike Time: 3.5 hours
Dog Friendly: Yes
Recommended Seasons: All
Lake Merced – San Francisco, CA
Trail Distance: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Flat
Terrain Rating: Easy – paved/concrete
Hike Time: 1.5-2 hours
Dog Friendly: Yes
Recommended Seasons: All
Hike Rating: 3.0/5
How to Spend 1 Week in Australia
Before we went to Australia, we decided that our criteria were good beaches, fun hikes, and yummy cafes. I probably spent more than 30 hours researching because there is just so much information online! In the end we decided to stick to NSW and Queensland and save the rest of Australia for another trip.
Great Barrier Reef – Cairns or Port Douglas?
We spent 4 days around the Great Barrier Reef and had such a fun time exploring and hanging around town. Most tours leave from Cairns or Port Douglas, but which town is right for you?