Getting outdoors and heading on a hike doesn't always have to be difficult or expensive, especially when you can simply hop on a train there and back.

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the state, Plumas-Eureka State Park sprawls across 6,700 acres of Sierra Nevada splendor that somehow remains one of California’s best-kept outdoor secrets.

The accessibility of Seven Tubs is part of its charm – located just off Route 115 near Wilkes-Barre, it’s easily reached from Interstate 81, making it accessible for both locals and travelers passing ...