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Eagle Rock PCT via Montezuma Valley Rd (DAY HIKE)

Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

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 […]

PCT Sec – Scissors Crossing to Barrel Springs

Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

PCT - WEEKEND BACKPACKING TRIP Days: 2 days, 1 nights Milage: 23 Elevation Gain: 3,642 ft Max Elevation: 4400′ Min Elevation: 2300 Type of Trip: Backpacking Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous Location: ANZA […]

Anza Borrego Not So Epic (3rd day optional)

Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Canyon Drive 221, Borrego Springs, CA, United States

This is Jerry Schad's Indian Canyon / Borrego Palm Canyon Traverse. Back in 2021 I made this a loop and it may have been a little bit too epic :) […]

Trans-Catalina Trail (Rocky’s version)

Catalina Express Ferry Terminal, San Pedro berth 73, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Trans-Catalina Trail (Rocky’s version) For those who couldn’t get into Jennifers March trip, this is a second chance to hike the Trans-Catalina Trail. Maximum of 6 people, 4 nights 5 […]

BEACH BONFIRE: Crown Point Party for Summer & Pat

Crown Point - Mission Bay Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

All are welcome! Please join us on the beach at Crown Point for a fun evening with friends. Meet other backpackers, plan trips, and make more friends! Welcome-ish Back-ish party […]

MEXICO: Guadalupe Canyon Oasis (April 2025)

Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Calle 0 0"N, Empalme, MX

Let's go to Mexico! This is not a backpacking trip. This is a camp-out in Guadalupe Canyon Oasis. You must have a valid passport or passport ID that is not […]

Wilderness first aid training

Big Pine Visitor center Big Pines Highway, Wrightwood, CA, United States

https://www.californiasurvivaltraining.com/basic-survival-skills-certification-course Local wilderness first aid training and survival techniques My certification is up for renewal so I will be attending either the May 3-5 or June 7-9 event. Feel free […]

Cucamonga Peak day hike

Rimrock Adventures Colorado 340 927, Fruita, CO, United States

Cucamonga Peak day hike Assuming there are no more fires that burn down the local forests this is a long day hike. This hike will be rescheduled to Sunday, June […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

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