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  • Jackson Lake Loop (Courtesy of Paul Taylor)

    Jackson Lake Picnic Site Valyermo, CA, US

    This is a beautiful loop hike through the pines just north of the Angeles Crest Hwy, East of Vincent Gap, and West of the Big Pines Hwy Junction. The hike begins at the Jackson Lake picnic area and quickly ascends as it heads southwesterly towards the PCT, then east paralleling the old paved Grassy Hollow […]

  • Dragon’s Back Scramble to Cathedral, Arlington and La Cumbre

    Inspiration Point Trailhead Spyglass Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, US

    Scramble lovers only! This one has been on my list for a while. Full disclosure - I have not done this route before. There are different options on the scramble up so we will look for the one that best suits the group. Limiting to those I'm comfortable climbing with since it will be a […]

  • Inspiring, Challenging & Fun: Steep Moonlight Night Hike: La Tuna Hostetter Loop

    South La Tuna Canyon Road S La Tuna Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA, US

    **STATS** Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate but steep uphill, fire road return Length: 4.2 miles, 2.5 hours plus breaks Elevation gain and loss: 1,630 Ft View: Mountains & City Lights Details: Steep uphill, great view from midpoint & optional easy downhill on road **TRAILHEAD INFO** S La Tuna Canyon Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352 Getting there might […]

  • Santa Cruz Island Camping v6-Cinco de Mayo-ish Weekend 2022

    Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA, US

    *TRIP SUMMARY*This, the 6th Cinco de Mayo-ish Weekend at Santa Cruz Island, will again be a 3 day/2 night joint outing of the VHC and my NoCal group the Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group (MBAHG). The total group size (including MBAHGers and VHCers) will be limited to ~22 total. Cost per person is $10.00 to […]

  • 2-Night backpack of Big Pine Lakes Trail (Valencia Hiking Crew)

    Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking Big Pine, CA, US

    Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip. There are two trailheads to do this hike. One is at the "Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking." And the other is at the "Big Pine Creek Trailhead," which is at the end of the road going towards the cabins. On May 7, 2022, we meet at the "Big […]

  • Mt. Lowe Railway Loop – 11.4 miles / 2,800′ elevation gain

    Cobb Estate Hike 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, US

    STATS: 11.4 miles with 2800’ elevation gain/loss. Total time expected to be about 5 hours. PACE: Slow to Moderate to Fast - go your own pace. I hike at an intermediate pace, but will wait for slower hikers at various trail junctions, if needed. Again, no beginners. Hiking poles are recommended for the downhill sections, […]

  • Mt. Baldy via the Ski-Hut Trail – Return via the Notch

    Manker Flats Parking Area Mount Baldy Road and Falls Road, Mount Baldy, CA, US

    Hike to the summit via the Ski Hut trail and descend via the Backbone trail to the Notch and then via the service road back down to Manker Flats or take the lift, your choice Bring snacks for the summit and trail. Advanced Intermediate Hikers. You should have Mt. Baldy Summit experience via the Backbone […]

  • Full Moon Hike to the Wishing Tree in the Verdugos with Bonus Full Lunar Eclipse

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

    We haven't done a full moon hike in a while and this is a good trail to do if you are a regular hiker but haven't tried a night hike before. Turns out there's a lot going on tonight: May’s full Moon is the first supermoon of the year! A supermoon is most commonly defined […]

  • Inspiring & Challenging STEEP Moonlight Hike: Mission Peak Loop in Granada Hills

    18000 Sesnon Blvd 18000 Sesnon Blvd, Granada Hills, CA, US

    **STATS** Difficulty: 4/10, Steep up & down, with some slippery spots Length: 3 miles, 2 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1225’; Peak: 2700’ View: Amazing 360 View of Valleys and Mountains Details: This hike has some STEEP moments but has a bench at the top to relax on. We made a new uphill […]

 

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