• Whitney Canyon Falls Slow Poke/Family Friendly Hike

    Whitney Canyon Park 20303 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA, US

    DETAILS: Description: LOCAL EASY HIKE FOR BEGINNERS AND FAMILIES Come join us as we explore this gorgeous canyon trail slowwwwwly. This trail is a favorite with lots of shade, giant old oak trees, a sulfur spring, and a waterfall reward at the end! We stop for wildflowers, stream crossings, and just generally to enjoy the […]

  • Mill Creek Summit to Mt. Pacifico on the PCT.

    Mill Creek Summit California, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: Mt Pacifico looms high (7124 ft) on the northern edge of the San Gabriels, offering far reaching panoramas over Antelope Valley and the Mojave Desert. Our hike follows the […]

  • Los Pinetos Trail to the Tower out and back

    9HH4+6W Santa Clarita, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: This trek is all uphill to the peak (especially the adrenaline-pumping first mile), and then it's downhill on the return. Our journey begins by navigating a single-track trail through […]

  • Sawmill Mt. to Atmore Meadows Rd.

    Forest Route 7N23 Forest Rte 7N23, California, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy hiking in high country meadows and old growth pine stands with expansive valley views below and meeting no one else on a backcountry trail in the […]

  • Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse Mountain via Condor Summit Trail

    Mt. Pinos Nordic Base Cuddy Valley Rd, Frazier Park, CA, US

    DESCRIPTION: We will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees to enjoy alpine views while listening to the wind gently caress huge pines. Starting at the Nordic Hut lot / trailhead (8340'), first we summit Mt. Pinos (8847') and then after descending some switchbacks, we ascend again to summit Sawmill […]

  • Beach Hike on the Carpinteria Bluffs

    Leacock Trailhead Los Angeles, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: Our hike starts at Viola Fields in Carpinteria. The trail takes us to Rincon Beach. Along the way we pass great views of the Pacific Ocean shore line. We descend down to the shore and enjoy a light ocean breeze as we walk on the sand. Return to the bluffs and watch the hang […]

  • Beet the heat at Mt Waterman

    Waterman Hiking Trailhead CA-2, Pearblossom, CA, US

    Details Distance/ Gain: The hike is a 6-mile loop with about 1200 feet of gain. Rating: Moderate + (mainly for distance and altitude). Description: Mt Waterman is better known as a ski area in the San Gabriel Mountains off Highway 2. It recently was hit by the Bobcat fire and is just now starting to […]

  • Mount Pinos Campground via McGill Trail

    Pacific Ridge Trailhead Ridge Park Road, Newport Beach, CA, United States

    DESCRIPTION: When it’s hot we like to go early, get altitude and/or head to the beach! Hiking Mount Pinos will take you away from the summer heat of SCV, dropping ~20 degrees where you can enjoy alpine views while listening to the breeze gently caressing huge pines. Starting near the Frazier Park sledding location where […]

  • CHC Camping Trip: Sequoia National Forest, Stony Creek

    Stony Creek Campground 36°39'53"N, 118°49'54"W, CA, United States

    CHC Camping Trip Stony Creek Campground, Sequoia National Forest August 7-11, 2024 36° 39' 54.8820" N 118° 49' 58.0188" W Sequoia National Forest is a beautiful alpine area with some […]

 

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