Riverside County

Our favorite hikes of 2011

January 4, 2012
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On December 30th, Jeff and I met (slightly surpassing) our goal to hike 200 miles in 2011. We have trekked through some pretty spectacular scenery this past year, all of varying difficulty, topography, climates and ecosystems. These stand out as our absolute favorites of 2011.

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

August 4, 2011
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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.

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Chino Hills State Park’s South Ridge-Telegraph Canyon Loop: Perfect for a beautiful summer sunset hike after work

June 5, 2011
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The 4.5 mile South Ridge-Telegraph Canyon Loop in Chino Hills State Parks provides a great trail for an after-work sunset hike in Orange County.

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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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Hiking Scully Ridge in Chino Hills State Park

February 13, 2011

A fairly easy hike in the southeast corner of Chino Hills State Park, that features views of Riverside County/Prado Basin, Orange County, and into the north part of the park.

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San Jacinto State Park: Excellent family camping in Idyllwild

February 11, 2011
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A scenic, clean, roomy, shady campground — with flush toilets and showers– in the Palm Springs area, situated near the adorable mountain village of Idyllwild.

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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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A short family-friendly hike to Tenaja Falls

May 26, 2010
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A short 1.4 mile (300 foot elevation gain) hike to Tenaja Falls in the San Mateo Wilderness Area in southern California. Definitely best hiked after a rainy season.

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