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Yosemite 4 Day Trip

Lyell Canyon Trailhead California, CA, US

The snow is finally melting and hopefully Tioga pass will be open. This is a 4 day/3 night loop. The Route 32 miles 7100 feet Current plan: Day 0 (Thursday): […]

Kearsarge Lakes (Bullfrog Lake)

Carpinteria Bluffs Trailhead 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, US

Get to know this 12.4-mile out-and-back trail near Independence, California. Generally considered a challenging route. Day 1. We will hike to Kearsarge Lakes and setup a basecamp. Go fishing or […]

Sawtooth Pass – Little 5 – Big 5 lakes loop (Mineral King)

Carpinteria Bluffs Trailhead 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, US

Mineral King is a subalpine glacial valley located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park, in the U.S. state of California. The valley lies at the headwaters of the […]

Dusy and Evolution Basins

Bishop Pass Trailhead S Lake Rd, Bishop, CA, US

I snagged a permit for Bishop Pass. Should be a beautiful high Sierra trip! Planning on doing a 12mi car shuttle (hike from South Lake to North Lake). Day 0 […]

Day Hike Hellhole Canyon to Maidenhair Falls

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

DAY HIKE Trailhead address: Montezuma Valley Road (Route S22), Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Trailhead coordinates: 33.248037, -116.40594 Difficulty: Moderate 5.5 miles roundtrip and 1,000 feet of […]

Joshua Tree – Boy Scout Trail to Smith Water Canyon

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park East of, San Diego, CA, US

Desert season is here! I haven't been on either of these trails but I did the Joshua Tree section of the California Riding and Hiking Trail last year and I'd […]

Rockhouse Canyon Anza Borrego

Rockhouse Trailhead Parking Borrego Springs, CA, US

Overnight trip up Rockhouse Canyon Did this last year and found the spring! Hike up Rockhouse Canyon to a wonderful campsite among the cottonwoods. Description from Afoot and Afield: Rockhouse […]

Eagle Rock PCT via Montezuma Valley Rd (DAY HIKE)

Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead (Punchbowls) Santa Paula, CA, US

PCT - Eagle Rock via Montezuma Valley Rd THIS IS A DAY HIKE Days: 3-4 hrs Milage: 9-10 MILES Elevation Gain: 1,070 ft Type of Trip: Day Hiking Difficulty: Moderate […]

Wind Caves – The Domelands (Anza Borrego Desert)

Chevron Gas Station 1071 N Imperial Hwy Ocotillo, CA 92259, Ocotillo, CA, US

Intermediate Backpacking Trip (only because it's a Dry Camp) Milage: 7 - 14 miles (depending on route) Some Cross country hiking. Ascent: +700-1000 ft High clearance vehicles recommended....but we have […]

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