California has many gorgeous hiking trails as we've mentioned above. Besides the truly stellar hikes mentioned above, you can also check out Kings Canyon which is beautiful but wasn't included in the list. Hiking Kings Canyon in Sequoia Park is similar to hiking the Yosemite Valley but you'll notice a little more activity in the canyon. That's because there is a lot of camping, horseback riding, and numerous trails that keep the park pretty busy in the summer months.