DESCRIPTION: We start at sea level at the back of the La Jolla Canyon Group Camping Parking Area to head up the Ray Miller Backbone Trail. The trail winds back and forth across the hillside providing spectacular views of the Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean. We climb almost 1000' in the first 2.7 […]

CHC Camping Trip Morro Bay State Park Campground. August 14-17, 2025 Join us for a fun and educational beach campout! Morro Bay State Park is located 13 miles west of San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast about 3.5 hours from Santa Clarita. The park features a lagoon and natural bay habitats, and a natural […]

Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT DESCRIPTION: We’ll meet at scenic Jackson Lake early to minimize the heat and crowds. The Jackson Flat Trail forks left at the Boy Scout trail junction, and climbs up moderately to the top of the ridge and the PCT trail junction at 7400 ft. From here […]

Meetup Time: 9:00 A.M. (We hit the trail at 9:15) DISTANCE: 8 miles – out and back. GAIN: 652 ft RATED: Beginner hike with some wet stream crossings. HIKE DURATION: About 3 1/2 to 4 hours (including a 20-minute snacky time!) DESCRIPTION: Brown Mountain Dam Trail, is nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, offering […]

DESCRIPTION: We start at the Big Sycamore Canyon Campground near sea level, heading north on the pleasant Sycamore Canyon Trail for 1.5 miles before turning east into the densely wooded Serrano Canyon. The trail follows a seasonal stream with abundant crossings (if there is water which seems unlikely this late in August) and wildlife sightings […]

Mount Baden Powell DESCRIPTION: This hike is part of our BKS series (Butt Kicker) The Mount Baden-Powell Trail is a strenuous and hard hike up to the 9400-foot peak of Mount Baden-Powell. We will take this at a slower and steady pace. This hike has 40 switchbacks and takes you through an amazing range of […]

DESCRIPTION: Starting from the serene trailhead at Pony Park, this loop hike winds upward along a scenic stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, offering a steady, shaded climb through pine and oak as you gain elevation toward Mt. Pacifico. The route is quiet and peaceful, with sweeping views of Palmdale, Antelope Valley and the San […]

Backbone Trail - Inspiration Point to Sandstone Peak - Mishe Mokwa Trail Loop DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful hike in the Santa Monica Mountains with minimal shade along the trail. We will tackle the loop counterclockwise, navigating the trail’s continuous climbs and descents over uneven terrain, giving it a roller-coaster feel. At times, you may […]

DESCRIPTION: This challenging single-track delivers a solid workout through chaparral and shady oak forests, feeling like several different hikes rolled into one. The trail drops off the fire road into a shaded canopy, then climbs through steep sections with views nearly all of the way. You'll experience diverse terrain from oak woodlands in the north […]