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Challenging Steep Full-Moon Night Hike:Teepee Loop off of Mt. Lukens Truck Trail

Parking Lot at Angeles Crest Hwy & Mt Lukens Truck Trail Angeles Crest Hwy & Mt Lukens Truck Trail, La Cañada Flintridge, ca, US

**STATS** Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 3.2 miles, 1.5 hours plus breaks Elevation gain and loss: 1,150 Ft View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Steep uphill, great view […]

El Prieto, loop

Odyssey Charter School 725 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA, US

This is another "beat the heat" pace hike, not for beginners. Trail is well maintained, shaded and cooler in the canyon. Distance: <7 Elevation Gain: we will find out Directions: […]

Inspiring & Challenging Steep Sunset Hike to Parker Mesa Overlook

468 S Surfview Dr 468 S Surfview Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA, US

STATS Difficulty: 4/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 2.5 miles, 1.75 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1200’; Peak: 1523’ View: Panoramic view of Malibu, ocean, West Side, Downtown […]

3-Night backpack of Thousand Island Lake (Valencia Hiking Crew)

June Lake Campground 2470 Boulder Dr, June Lake, CA, US

Description: This is a 3-night backpacking trip. The plan: The scheduled dates for this event is still tentative. The dates will be fixed once I get the wilderness permit from […]

Grizzly Flat Trail from Vogel Flat

Stonyvale Picnic Site 2132 Stoneyvale Rd, Los Angeles, CA, US

Needed an easy-ish hike to stretch the legs and get some fresh air. The weather should be a bit cooler and the trail is partially shaded. Water crossings may or […]

Onion Valley to Kearsarge Pass and beyond – day hike

Kearsarge Pass Trailhead Onion Valley Rd, Independence, CA, US

Onion Valley to Kearsarge Pass and beyond This is an out and back day hike that will begin at 8:30am on Saturday, July 9th. This is an extremely popular trail […]

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.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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