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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

Sorry for the short notice but the forecast for thunderstorms has waffled back and forth. It finally looks like Sunday will be a day with zero T'storm chances. Hike to […]

Rocky Peak Summit Trail Conditioning Hike (Valencia Hiking Crew)

Rocky Peak Trailhead Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA, US

Details Rocky Peak Summit Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Chatsworth, California that features interesting rock formations, beautiful wild flowers and is rated […]

Timber Mt- via Chapman Trail (Icehouse Cyn)

Ice House Canyon, Baldy Ice House Canyon Road, Mt Baldy, CA, US

Distance: 9> Rating: 7/10, not for beginners Pace: Intermediate/advanced (will be at my pace) There won't be a sweeper!! Elevation 2620’ gain Parking permit-adventure pass required Rain Cancels According to […]

Top Of Topanga Loop

Stunt Road Trailhead(1.0 Mile Marker) 1699 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, US

The hike is waitlisted. Put yourself on the list and I will add you if I feel you can complete the hike at my pace safely (Timber Mt hikers, not […]

Challenging Steep Long Sunset Night Hike: DeBell to top of Verdugo Loop

2300 E Walnut Ave 2300 E Walnut Ave, Burbank, CA, US

STATSDifficulty: 5/10, Moderate-Long with steep sectionsLength: 5.4 miles, 3 hours + breaksElevation:Gain/loss: 2200'Range: 1500-3000'View: Mountains & City LightsDetails: Long Hike, Great views from top ridge TRAILHEAD INFO2300 E Walnut Ave, […]

Baldy from the Village Out and Back

Mt Baldy Lodge 6777 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy, CA, US

Advanced Hikers Only, with Previous Summit Experience! We'll be taking the Bear Canyon Trail that starts in Baldy Village and hiking to the summit and returning the same way. Be […]

Gabrielino Trail ~ Sunday Stroll to Carmen’s Waterfall

Gould Mesa trailhead 5830 CA-2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, US

We hiked the Gabrielino Trail a few years ago when Carmen noticed a waterfall just off trail. We went in search of the base of the falls last year and […]

Mill Creek Summit to Mt. Pacifico and Return

Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area Pacifico Mountain Rd, Palmdale, CA, US

Hike to Mt. Pacifico via the PCT from the Mill Creek Summit Ranger Station at the crest of the Angeles Forest Hwy and return. The top of Mt. Pacifico has […]

 

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