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Sudden Hike ~ Wishing Tree in the Verdugos

Olive Terrace Walking Trail 10031 Olivia Terrace, Sun Valley, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Come out to celebrate VHC's 13th ANNIVERSARY, […]

Mt. Baldy via the Ski Hut Trail

Manker Flat California, CA, US

This is a loop hike going up the Ski Hut trail and coming down the Devil's Backbone trail to Baldy notch. OPTIONAL lunch at the Notch Restaurant before heading down. […]

Tom Sloan Saddle – Inspiration Point via Dawn Mine

Echo Mountain trailhead Intersection of E Loma Alta Drive and Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Tom Sloan Dragon on Mother's Day. This […]

Cross Town Trail to Teepee

Cross Town Tr (VHC) 5397 Harter Ln, La Crescenta, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. Going to the teepee for another evening […]

Advanced Exploratory Loop from Haines Canyon

Haines Canyon Los Angeles, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. YOU MUST BRING A FACE COVERING to meet up at the trailhead. Please be mindful of other people's space. THE PLAN THIS IS AN EXPLORATORY - […]

Shooting the Core of the Milky Way (Joshua Tree National Park)

Cholla Cactus Garden Trail Pinto Basin Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA, US

It's Milky Way season! And I’m shooting the Milky Way on Tuesday, 05/18/2021. The location will be at Cholla Cactus Garden inside of Joshua Tree National Park, where an L.A. […]

Sespe Wilderness Camping and Hiking Weekend

Flying J Travel Center 42810 Frazier Mountain Rd, Lebec, CA, US

COVID precautions still apply. Please be mindful of other people's space. Very limited space on this trip so please keep your RSVP accurate. Keeping it small to ease back into […]

Cucamonga Peak

Total Distance: ~12 milesTotal Ascent: ~4,200 feetType: Out and backDifficulty: Strenuous NOT FOR BEGINNERSHighest Elevation: 8,859 feetPace: Moderate (20-30 minutes per mile)Optional: Post hike refreshment at the Mount Baldy Lodge […]

 

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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