* Eighty-five Northern California hikes suitable for families and anyone wanting to be on the trail, but not for too long * A mix of popular hikes and little-known gems showcasing scenic Northern Califonria trails * Includes sidebar information and details on where to camp while hiking in Northern California Best Short Hikes in California's North Sierra covers hikes that are generally five miles long or less, but short doesn't mean boring, nor does it always mean easy. Some of these hikes cover challenging terrain and demand concentration and effort. All the hikes will take you through magnificent scenery, such as groves of pines, sequoias, and manzanita trees, meadows of wildflowers, mountain views, and beyond.