Tag: Southern California
Originally hiked: 6/2/2019 This past weekend I went on a solo hike in our backyard mountains to Eagle Rock. Haven’t been hiking The last time I went hiking was Baden-Powell about a month ago which I haven’t written a blog yet, but I did…
Category: California, Hike, Los Angeles, Southern California HikesTags: California, eagle rock, Hike, hiking, Outdoors, pacific palisades, santa monica mountains, Southern California, topanga state park, Trail
Posted on December 3, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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**Originally hiked: October 18, 2018** Trail Data Mileage: 9.9 miles Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet Location: Angeles National Forest Type: Out-and-back Difficulty: Moderate What to Expect in this Guide Aside from the road being closed to the trailhead we planned on doing, we ended up…
Category: Angeles National Forest, California, Hike, Los Angeles Area, San Gabriel Mountains, TrailTags: Angeles National Forest, Hike, hiking, Mountains, mt. hawkins, National Forest, nature, optoutside, Outdoors, peaks, san gabriel, San Gabriel Mountains, Southern California, 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…
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
— New Challenge — I’ve always been trying to figure out a good challenge to take on. I have a ton of training above 10,000 feet I need to do because I have two major hikes this year including two peaks above 14,000 feet….
Category: Blog, California, Challenge, Hike, Southern California HikesTags: backpacking, blog, California, Challenge, hikes, hiking, local socal hikes, Outdoors, SoCalHiker, Southern California, 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…
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…
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: Mount San Jacinto State Park Mileage: 23 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation gain: 10,400 ft Type: Out-and-to tram Cactus to Clouds isn’t just some hike you wake up and say I feel like hiking 23 miles today. Do not consider this hike unless you…
Category: California, Challenge, Hike, LA Hikes, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Area, Mountain Pass, Outdoors, Trail, WildernessTags: backpacking, cactus to clouds, California, Hike, hike los angeles, hiking, Los Angeles, optoutside, Outdoors, so cal hikes, Southern California, Trail, trail life, Wilderness
Where: San Bernardino Mountains Mileage: 6.25 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation gain: 1000 feet Recommended: Binoculars To get to the trailhead: Take 18 across North in between Baldwin and Big Bear Lake. Make a right on the 18 until you hit Holcomb Valley Rd….
Category: Hike, Lake, Los Angeles Area, San Bernardino National ForestTags: Bear Mountain, Beyond Los Angeles, Big Bear, gold mountain, Hike, Local Hikes, Local Socal Hike, Los Angeles, Mountains, peak, santa monica, Snow Summitt, Southern California
Where: San Monica Mountains Mileage: 6.25 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation gain: 1075 feet Recommended: Map of the area To get to the trailhead: Take PCH and go east on Yerba Buena Road. Drive here for 5.5 miles to Circle X Ranch Ranger Station…
Category: Hike, Los Angeles Area, MalibuTags: Beyond Los Angeles, Hike, Local Hikes, Local Socal Hike, Los Angeles, Mountains, peak, sandstone peak, santa monica, Southern California
Where: Point Mugu State Park Mileage: 11.75 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 1250 feet Recommended: Water, food, binoculours To get to the trailhead: From Los Angeles take 10 West to PCH North. Stay on PCH for 34 miles. After passing Sycamore Canyon 1.5 miles,…
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Los Angeles Area, San Bernardino National Forest, San Gabriel MountainsTags: Angeles Crest Highway, Angeles National Forest, Beyond Los Angeles, Bridge, Bridge to Nowhere, Hike, Local Hikes, Local Socal Hike, Los Angeles, Mountains, River, San Gabriel Mountains, Southern California, Swimming Pool