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A Long Walk on the Beach — El Capitan to Refugio in Santa Barbara

January 13, 2012
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A great walk or hike along the beach and bluffs between El Capitan and Refugio State Beaches in Santa Barbara. 6 miles round-trip with stunning views.

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Re-Hiking the Coal Canyon Waterfall Trail After a Rainy Season

May 5, 2011
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A small, hidden, box canyon waterfall right off the side of the 91 freeeway at the “Offramp to Nowhere” in Coal Canyon.

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Iron Mountain–One of the most popular hikes in San Diego County

April 7, 2011
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A popular 6-mile dog-friendly hike, with a 1,050′ climb up to one of the most popular peaks in San Diego County, which offers spectacular views. Located near Poway, this exposed shadeless hike is best done before or after summer.

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Coal Canyon: an Orange County hiking treasure via the off-ramp to nowhere

January 23, 2011
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A short 5.4 mile round-trip hike to a secluded box canyon and waterfall nestled between the crowded communities of Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda in Orange County, California.

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