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…]
Charging up San Juan Hill — The Highest Point in Chino Hills State Park
Hiking Mt. San Jacinto: From the Palm Springs Tram to the 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
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
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
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!
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
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…]
