Salcedo has written multiple books about hiking in California, including Hiking Waterfalls in Northern California: A Guide to the Region’s Best Waterfall Hikes.

Alamere Falls at Point Reyes National Seashore. The park is expected to dry out a little over the coming weeks, but for now expect some muddy trails. “There’s a waterfall there that is just supercharged right now because of all the rain that we’ve got,” she said. Outdoor-guide author Tracy Salcedo recommends heading out to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park right outside Kenwood. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen or a hat, hiking boots and a change of shoes, and don’t forget to stay on the trail. Whether you’re planning to visit one of these locations to look for wildflowers or chase waterfalls at one of California’s many beautiful parks, be sure to check the park website to make sure the trails are open - or whether you need a reservation for parking. Keep reading for our guide to the best Bay Area hikes near you as recommended in that conversation, if you’d like to experience some of these wonders for yourself. The rain from the winter storms has brought gushing waterfalls, meadows with carpets of blooming wildflowers and sprouting mushrooms - the subject of a recent radio show from KQED Forum. But all that rainfall is paving the way for a beautiful Bay Area spring.

California experienced a brutally wet winter.

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