We sold our big single-family house when we became empty-nesters and downsized to a townhome. It has benefits, like no mortgage, and drawbacks.

Distance: 3.6 miles out and back if you only hike the Cañada Trail but can be combined with other trails for longer hikes (see the description section below) Elevation change:…

Distance: 7.8 miles Type: Loop (description assumes counterclockwise direction) Elevation gain: 1,978 feet Difficulty: Challenging Hiking time: Four to seven hours Trail surface: Unpaved with some rocky, uneven terrain Trail…