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Eagle Rock via Santa Ynez Canyon Trail – Santa Monica Mountains
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… Continue Reading “Eagle Rock via Santa Ynez Canyon Trail – Santa Monica Mountains”
Mt. Hawkins via Dawson Saddle – Angeles National Forest
**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… Continue Reading “Mt. Hawkins via Dawson Saddle – Angeles National Forest”
Mt. Baldy, Dawson Peak and Pine Mountain via Backbone Trail: Angeles National Forest
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”
10,000 Feet Peaks in Southern California
— 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.… Continue Reading “10,000 Feet Peaks in Southern California”
Momyer Creek Trail – Falls Creek Trail Loop: San Gorgonio 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”
Mt. Islip via Windy Gap Loop – Angeles National Forest
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”
Cactus to Clouds – Palm Springs to Mt. San Jacinto
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… Continue Reading “Cactus to Clouds – Palm Springs to Mt. San Jacinto”
Gold Mountain – San Bernardino Mountains
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.… Continue Reading “Gold Mountain – San Bernardino Mountains”
Sandstone Peak – Santa Monica Mountains
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… Continue Reading “Sandstone Peak – Santa Monica Mountains”
La Jolla Valley Canyon Loop – Point Mugu State Park
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,… Continue Reading “La Jolla Valley Canyon Loop – Point Mugu State Park”
Awards: Feedspot 2018
