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Charging up San Juan Hill — The Highest Point in Chino Hills State Park

January 6, 2013 by Jeff Greene 2 Comments

San Juan Hill

San Juan Hill is the highest point in Chino Hills State Park offering 360 degree views of Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. [Read more…]

Hiking Mt. San Jacinto: From the Palm Springs Tram to the Summit

August 4, 2011 by Jeff Greene 17 Comments

Mount San Jacinto Summit

A great 10 mile hike to Mount San Jacinto, the second highest peak in Southern California. It’s not easy, but achievable for anyone in decent condition. [Read more…]

Hiking Ice House Canyon to Timber Mountain via Ice House Canyon Trail – Chapman Trail

July 21, 2011 by Jeff Greene 6 Comments

Ice House Canyon

Ice House Canyon is a beautiful hike, and if you do the full loop we did, has a tremendous variety of terrain and scenery. If you’re in halfway decent shape, it’s a great trail! [Read more…]

Hiking Mount Baldy via the Devil’s Backbone from the Notch

July 15, 2011 by Jeff Greene 4 Comments

Devil's Backbone

A great hike to a great Southern California peak. This strenuous (6.3 mile, 2,300 ft elevation gain) hike to the the top of Mt Baldy it totally worth it. [Read more…]

West Horsethief Canyon to Trabuco Peak: Third highest peak in the Santa Ana Mountains

June 30, 2011 by Jeff Greene 2 Comments

Trabuco Peak

Shaded and cool at the bottom, but a serious climb at the top! Not the most scenic peak we’ve climbed, but the trail along the creek is beautiful, and standing on top of a new peak always gives you a sense of accomplishment. [Read more…]

Late Spring Snow Prevents Summiting Mount Baden Powell!

May 26, 2011 by Jeff Greene 2 Comments

Mount Baden Powell, Late Spring

A classic hike to the top of Mount Baden Powell in the San Gabriel Mountains avoids closures on Angeles Crest Hwy before snow on the trail forces us to turn around. [Read more…]

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

April 7, 2011 by Jeff Greene 4 Comments

Iron Mountain Peak

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. [Read more…]

Meet Jeff & Colleen Greene

Colleen and Jeff Greene and the summit of Mt. Baldy Husband and wife, parents to two great teens and a trail-loving beagle. Our hiking pace is slow and steady, with lots of breaks! [Read more...]

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