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 is the area beautiful, but you might see some of the endangered species along the way. Please stay on the trails here and watch where […]

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 it easier to get a larger - maybe celebratory - group together to ring out 2024 might be fun. As usual you can expect beautiful […]

DESCRIPTION: We’re pivoting from the Chilao to Mt. Hillyer hike to a local favorite (East Canyon) in an abundance of caution due to local fires and to stay clear of emergency vehicles and traffic. This is an old club favorite. It’s an out-and-back trail that is popular for birding, hiking, biking and running, but should […]

DESCRIPTION: Let's start the new year with a 6.8-mile loop near Mt. Wilson, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. We will go clockwise around the loop. There are beautiful views and interesting rock formations along the way. We will end up on a paved road through Horse Flats campground where we will stop for […]

DESCRIPTION: From AllTrails… The Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the high desert spreading out on one side, and the pine-covered Angeles National Forest on the other. The hike takes you along the mostly shaded rim […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Trail head to the left of St. Thomas Aquinas College entrance. · Distance: ~ 10 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1600' · Time: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally […]

DESCRIPTION: I really like this trail so am rescheduling the January hike which was unfortunately cancelled due to park fire risk closure. Devil's Punchbowl is a point where 2 faults collide, creating upwards jutting vertical walls as high as 300 feet. It is a spectacular setting, with the high desert spreading out on one side, […]

DETAILS: · Hike leader volunteer(s): Dave. · Meet: Trail head to the left of St. Thomas Aquinas College entrance. · Distance: ~ 10 Miles total (out and back style) · Elevation gain: ~ 1600' · Time: Approximately 5 hours hiking including a couple of 15 minute breaks. · Conditioning: You need to be in generally […]

DESCRIPTION: This trail is considered moderately challenging, typically taking about 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. It's a fantastic spot for birdwatching, hiking, and mountain biking. Due to its relatively low traffic, you’ll often have the trail to yourself, making for a peaceful experience. Open year-round, the trail offers stunning views in every season. […]