Another hot day, so let's get closer to the coast, and hike somewhere we haven't been since 2017 or before - Charmlee Wilderness Park. Although you can park in the official lot for $5, we'll meet at the dirt strip on Encinal 50 yards uphill from the park entrance, and bushwack through the thistle and […]
Beginner, 5 miles, 500' gain This hike is entirely fire-road and is almost completely flat. Some of this trail is sandy, so walking it at times can be more difficult. There are a lot of different interesting plants on this hike. From the trail head, we walk along the fire road next to the golf […]
This hike is going to be exploring new trails in the Saddleback Wilderness! We will be doing 3.3 miles. Come join us for this awesome event! ***Please note: You must be also be registered here: https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/08/19/saddleback-wilderness-access-2/ There are currently 40 spots left. Come explore 3.3 miles of new trails at Saddleback Wilderness, part of OC […]
Details On this one we'll hike on some secret trails converting a classic out and back hike into a loop. We'll start in La Jolla Canyon and hike on my secret trail to the to the Overlook Trail dividing La Jolla and Sycamore Canyons. From there we'll descend into Sycamore Canyon via the Fireline Trail […]
Announcing a new VIP hike. For more info go to the HWD website log in with your VIP account and RSVP Hang out after the hike for some light fare and adult refreshments. If you are not yet a member of the HWD VIP Club you can sign up here
Let's start early and beat the heat! The hike I am planning is around 6.3 miles with about 700 ft. of elevation gain. It starts at the very end of the paved road, the long gray strip that can be seen on the map. We will begin at the Bell Canyon Trail head. We will […]
Let's enjoy the summer cool evening hike and potluck! 3.5 miles, 700' gain, Easy Intermediate. Easy Option: 2.4 miles, 285' gain, Fit Beginner. We'll start by entering the Los Padres trail, through a spooky oak covered section, then move through until we come to a dead end. We'll turn right, and climb up to another […]
Mineral King is a subalpine glacial valley located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park, in the U.S. state of California. The valley lies at the headwaters of the East Fork of the Kaweah River, which rises at the eastern part of the valley and flows northwest. 3 open spots available Dates: Aug 22-25, […]
PLEASE NOTE START TIME 8:30 & ALLOW PLENTY OF DRIVE TIME. Weather should be a Hi of 78* for the day partly cloudy low winds. It's an out and back, so go as far as you'd like and have time for. Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Here are some highlights […]
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