The Rattlesnake Trail is located in the Filiorum Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes. With many trails to choose from the 191-acre Filiorum Reserve links the Three Sisters and Portuguese Bend Reserves. The sweeping dramatic views offered from the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean make the Rattlesnake Trail a stunning hike for well seasoned hikers. While… Read more »
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10 L.A. Hikes With The Best Views
Very few things are as rewarding as a stunning view at the end of a hike. Sometimes, the destination can be just as worthwhile as the journey, and while we love a good hike in and of itself, a gorgeous vista can be the perfect little treat to end your trek. Or just a nice… Read more »
Best Historic Los Angeles Hikes
Los Angeles is a hiking haven, but you may not think about all the history that lies behind some of the most famous hikes in the city. From old movie sets to the Hollywood Sign, there’s so much history to explore in L.A. and plenty of hikes to take you there. These 6 hikes are… Read more »
Alta Vicente Trail
The Alta Vicente Trail is the main trail that traverses the 55 acre Alta Vicente Preserve in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. This multi-use trail is moderately difficult due to some looser sandy soil, rocks, inclines and descents. That said, Alta Vicente Trail is still a great choice for hiking, mountain biking or horse back riding.… Read more »
Best Kid-Friendly Hikes in SoCal
Hiking can be an exhilarating solo activity, but can also be a great way to spend some time in nature with the whole family. The great outdoors is for everyone, even tots with little legs! But not all hikes are kid-appropriate, and it can be daunting to try to find the best family oriented ones.… Read more »
Ascot Hills Park
If you’re looking for a fairly short hike that will still get your heart rate up and give you great views of Downtown L.A., give El Sereno‘s Ascot Hills Park a try. Ascot Hills Park has a few different trail options, but for this post, we’re going to focus on the trail that takes you… Read more »
The Great Hiking Era: When Hiking Gripped SoCal In The 19th Century
“The city held me but a short time, for the San Gabriel Mountains were in sight, advertising themselves grandly along the northern sky, and I was eager to make my way into their midst.” -John Muir Everyone knows LA is a a pretty huge hiking hub. Runyon Canyon is famous for its celebrity sightings, and… Read more »
I’m Joining The Wild
A quick item of relatively big news — from October through the end of the year, yours truly will be taking over the writing duties for The Wild, the outdoor-focused LA Times weekly newsletter! The newsletter was launched in mid 2020 and initially helmed by veteran journalist Mary Forgione. Her writing was exceptional and inspirational,… Read more »
Topanga Lookout
If you’re looking for an easy, straightforward hike with stunning mountain views, blooming wildflowers, and a one-of-a-kind graffiti slab, the hike to Topanga Lookout is going to be your go-to. At nearly 3,000 ft above the Pacific Ocean, the Topanga Lookout is one of the highest points in the Santa Monica Mountains (at 3,111 feet,… Read more »
8 History Hikes Around San Francisco
Although there are many, many reasons to enjoy hiking, one of our favorite type of adventures is the noble history hike. There is something about knowing a hike’s history that makes it more alive to us, whether it’s a woman fighting fiercely for its protection or sandpapery sedimentary rock uplifted through plate tectonic movement. Our… Read more »