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  • Salkantay Trek High Elevation Conditioning Hike (Mt. Baldy from Manker Flats).

    Mt Baldy Trailhead 901-993 Falls Rd, Mt Baldy, CA, US

    This hike serves as a conditioning hike for people who are doing the Salkantay Trek a couple of weeks later. Those doing the trek are encouraged to do this hike to avoid having any problem when trekking the Andean mountains of Peru. But those not doing the trek are also welcome to join us. The […]

  • Mt. Wilson Trail for Chili Cheese Dog

    Mount Wilson Trail Park 189 E Mira Monte Ave, Sierra Madre, CA, US

    The Cafe is opening and join me for a brisk hike for a chili-cheese dog (unclear if they have jalapenos). The Numbers: Distance: 14 mi Elevation Gain: 5000 ft Rating: 8/10 Trail: Single track Parking: Street. Two important items: 2. Curb your tires 1. Keep the noise down so the neighbors don't create parking rules. […]

  • Bear Divide to Placerita Car Shuttle

    Placerita Canyon County Park 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA, US

    Arrive at the Placerita Nature Center and be prepared to depart at 8:30 am sharp for a shuttle to the Bear Divide Trailhead. The trail immediately heads uphill and continues to do so for 2.2 miles. This is about the only elevation gain of the hike. Much of this is through a lovely shaded woodland. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Inspiring/Challenging/Steep Moonlight Hike: Caballero Lp Trl off Reseda(Tarzana)

    4047 Reseda Blvd 4047 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA, US

    STATS Difficulty: 5/10, Moderate but steep uphill Length: 4 miles, 2 hours plus breaks Elevation Gain & Loss: 1400’ View: Cross-valley view and Ocean on clear nights Details: Steeper uphill, easier downhill TRAILHEAD INFO Park on the street near the address. Night-hiking in LA is amazing! Trails are practically empty, breeze is cool, & the […]

  • Strawberry Scramble Loop via Colby Canyon

    Colby Canyon Trailhead 701 Angeles Crest Hwy, Tujunga, CA, US

    Scramble lovers only. We're taking the mountaineers route with about a mile of exposed climbing on the rocks. Limiting to those I'm comfortable climbing with since it will be a full hike and a long day. STATS Distance: ~12 miles Elevation: >3200 Level: 8/10 Duration: 6+ hours, bring snacks and/or lunch NOT FOR BEGINNERS! NO […]

  • Inspiring & Challenging Steep Moonlight 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 Details: This hike has some STEEP moments, is not on most trail maps & has 2 benches on top to relax on TRAILHEAD INFO The […]

  • Scramble Loop to Camelback from Haines Canyon

    Haines Canyon Los Angeles, CA, US

    I like finding hikes close to home that aren't always on other people's radar. This is the best description of the hike to "Mount Camelback" I've found: Officially, as far as I've seen on any map, there is no such place. The Sunland US Topo map does not list this mountain. Really it's more part […]

  • Challenging Steep 1/4-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 from midpoint & easy downhill on road **TRAILHEAD INFO** CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 Getting there might be tricky so please review the "How […]

 

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