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Unfortunately this seems to be a very popular trail. Please make sure that you practice Leave No Trace; we found a lot of trash here and there. We found a couple campfires; it specifically says no campfires on this trail when you pick up… Continue Reading “Big Pine Creek North Fork to Third Lake: John Muir Wilderness”
Category: Backpacking, California, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, TrailTags: adventure, backpacking, big pine lakes, forest, Hike, hiking, John Muir Wilderness, Lakes, Mountains, National Forest, outdoorlife, Outdoors, Trail, Wilderness
Posted on October 10, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Most people who climb Mt. Baldy go via the Ski Hut Route and do not know that there are a few different ways up to Mt. Baldy, this one being the shorter way up, but not easier. Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type Angeles National Forest 8.2 miles… Continue Reading “Mt. Baldy, Dawson Peak and Pine Mountain via Backbone Trail: Angeles National Forest”
Category: Angeles National Forest, Backpacking, California, Hike, LA Hikes, Southern California HikesTags: adventure, Angeles National Forest, backpacking, forest, Hike, hiking, Mountains, Mt. Baldy, National Forest, Outdoors, peaks, socalhike, Southern California, Trail, Wilderness
It’s taken me a while to write this, because I’ve been in a funk since we decided to postpone doing the John Muir Trail this year. If you are just tuning in, this March I was awarded permits to do the John Muir Trail, a… Continue Reading “John Muir Trail: Why We Opted Out of Doing the JMT!”
Category: Backpacking, Blog, California, Hike, John Muir TrailTags: backpacking, forest, Hike, hiking, john muir trail, Mountains, National Forest, Outdoors, peaks, Trail, Wilderness
First day we ascended 1 mile vertical; make sure you train before doing this. The trail is in the San Gorgonio Wilderness; the area is a rare treasure only 75 miles away from congested Los Angeles. Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type San Gorgonio Wilderness… Continue Reading “Momyer Creek Trail – Falls Creek Trail Loop: San Gorgonio Wilderness”
Category: Backpacking, California, Hike, LA Hikes, San Bernardino National Forest, Southern California HikesTags: backpacking, forest, Hike, hiking, Mountains, National Forest, Outdoors, peaks, san bernardino peak, san gorgonio, socalhike, Southern California, Trail, Wilderness
There’s many different trails around this area, we opted to take a loop around to hit the top . I’m very fond of loop hikes and this was quite lovely with the fresh coat of snow on the ground. Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type… Continue Reading “Mt. Islip via Windy Gap Loop – Angeles National Forest”
Category: Angeles National Forest, California, Hike, LA Hikes, Los Angeles, Los Angeles AreaTags: Angeles National Forest, forest, Hike, hiking, Mountains, National Forest, nature, pacific crest trail, socalhike, Southern California, Trail
Where: Crooked River Ranch Mileage: 1.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Terrebonne on Hwy 97 North, turn left onto Lower Bridge Road. In 2.1 miles turn right on 43rd St. 1.8 miles… Continue Reading “Steelhead Falls – Deschutes River”
Category: Cliff Jumping, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, Bend, camping, exploration, falls, forest, hiking, optoutside, OR, Oregon, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, steelhead, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness
Where: Los Padres National Forest Mileage: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Elevation gain: 3000 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From US 101 South take San Ysidro exit. Turn left on San Ysidro. East Valley Rd. make a right. Park Lane. will… Continue Reading “San Ysidro Trail – Los Padres National Forest”
Category: Hike, Los Angeles Area, Los Padres National Forest, Ocean View, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, dayhike, dog friendly, forest, hiking, la hike, nature, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, santa barbara, swimming, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness
Where: Willamette National Forest Mileage: 1.98 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Highway 126 and 242 junction, take Hwy 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) for 6.5 miles. You will see a Proxy Falls trailhead… Continue Reading “Proxy Falls – Willamette National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, exploration, forest, hiking, mckenzie highway, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, three sisters wilderness, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness, willamette national forest
Where: Angeles National Forest Mileage: 10.1 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 2200 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From 210 take Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2) for about 39 miles to Islip Saddle. The parking lot is across the street from the… Continue Reading “Mt. Hawkins via Islip Saddle – Angeles National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Camp Kitchen, Hike, Los Angeles Area, Outdoors, San Gabriel Mountains, Swimming Hole, Trail, WildernessTags: adventure, Angeles National Forest, backpacking, camping, forest, hiking, islip saddle, mmountain, mt. hawkins, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, travel, Wilderness
Posted on December 21, 2016
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Elevation gain: 3000 feet Type: Out-and-back Permits: To hike Meysan Lakes overnight you can either walk-up and get a permit at the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center in Lone Pine for free or… Continue Reading “Peanut Lake via Meysan Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Camp Kitchen, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, Outdoors, San Gabriel Mountains, Swimming Hole, Trail, Trail Gear, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, forest, gsioutdoors, hiking, inyonationalforest, meysanlakes, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, peanutlake, travel, whitney portal, Wilderness