If you’re an avid Southern Californian hiker, then I’m sure you’re familiar with at least some of the peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains. Of course, there’s Mount Baldy, this range’s crown jewel that has captured the hearts of many. Even lesser-known mountains like Strawberry Peak and Mount Baden-Powell are well-traveled. Hoyt Mountain, however, isn’t… Read more »
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5 Underrated L.A. Hikes
Los Angeles is a hiking mecca, but you may not realize how many amazing trails there are in the city. Famous and trendy hiking sites like Runyon Canyon are often over recommended to newcomers, but trust me when I say there are plenty of other similar, if not better, hikes that are definitely worth checking… Read more »
Hidden Villa Grand Loop
Tucked into a valley at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Hidden Villa transports you from go-go-go Silicon Valley to a quiet farm with adorable farm animals, creekside hiking trails, and Santa Clara Valley vistas. This 5.4-mile loop explores Hidden Villa’s seasonal creeks and climbs sunny ridgelines to sweeping views of the San Francisco… Read more »
Maynard Mine
Although many hikers who visit Palm Springs are drawn by the stronger pulls of places like Joshua Tree or Mount San Jacinto, I personally feel that Indian Canyons has some of the best hiking in the region — especially in winter and early spring. Wide-open desert basins, native palm oases, cascading waterfalls, Agua Caliente Band… Read more »
What To Bring With You On A Hike
Picture this: you’ve chosen your ideal hike, you know exactly how to get there and where to park, how long the hike will be, and the path you’ll be taking. You feel completely prepared … until you get on the trail, and realize you’re missing some things. Hiking preparation is not just about knowing the… Read more »
Help P-22 Become A Stamp
At the P-22 Celebration of Life event last weekend, there were a lot of big announcements — including an upcoming P-22 library card from the Los Angeles Public Library, new legislation that requires CALTRANS to plan for wildlife crossings in all future projects, large donations to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, and the establishment of… Read more »
Burma Road Trail
The Burma Road Trail is a 4.7 miles long out-and-back trip. It winds through the Portuguese Bend Reserve, which is part of the 1,400 acres Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, just south of the Filiorum Reserve. You’ll hike through steep canyons, rolling golden hills with wildflowers and have the opportunity to see local native birds all… Read more »
Best Sunset Hikes In SoCal
If you’re not necessarily an early bird (like me, who enjoys waking up sometime around 10 AM), you may feel like there aren’t a lot of hikes available to you. Especially in SoCal and especially in Los Angeles, where hikes can get fairly crowded as the afternoon wears on. But hiking doesn’t always have to be… Read more »
Snoqualmie Falls
Snoqualmie Falls is a mystical, timeless 268-foot waterfall 30 miles east of Seattle along the Snoqualmie River, with a special, sacred meaning to the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. Next to the falls, a free, 12-acre park offers multiple vista points, prolific displays, a riverside boardwalk, and a lush hiking trail through a Pacific Northwest forest. As… Read more »
Laguna Bowl Trail and Water Tank Trail Loop
Laguna Beach. This affluent neighborhood is best known for its picturesque coastline and art scene, but what many visitors miss are the abundance of multi-use trails within the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, a 7,000-acre green space just steps outside the city. Nestled in the San Joaquin Hills, this park is home to native coastal California… Read more »