Meetup Time: 8:00 A.M. DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 1,934 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a 20-minute snack break) DESCRIPTION: This is […]
DESCRIPTION: This is probably the last beach hike I’ll plan for the year as cooler weather is likely on the way – yeah! The hike includes great views of the […]
DESCRIPTION: Highlights include beautiful views and the first 2.5 miles being relatively easy. The last 1.5 miles have steep climbs, loose gravel, and limited shade. DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): […]
DESCRIPTION: This is a 7 mile out-and-back hike near Palmdale, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will start on the Pacific Crest Trail and hike to Cooper Canyon […]
Mt. Lukens is the tallest peak in the Los Angeles city limits and it has spectacular views of the Los Angeles basin and surrounding mountains from the summit - so […]
Meetup Time: 8:05 A.M. (Park Gates open at 8 AM) DISTANCE: 6.5 (ish) miles - Out and Back GAIN: 300 ft’ RATED: Beginner/Intermediate HIKE DURATION: About 4 hours (including a […]
Need to work off some Thanksgiving dinner? If you also like stunning views, lush oak groves, and getting away from it all (while not really being too far from home) […]
DESCRIPTION: Excellent write up of this hike at Hikespeak "Fish Canyon Narrows in the Sierra Polona Mountains" by Seth Snigelske. This is a beautiful area. Bring your camera. Not only […]
DESCRIPTION: This will be the last hike of 2024! I hope something a little closer to home and a little shorter to mark the end of the year might make […]
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