San Bernardino Peak is the impressive 10,000 foot mountain that looms above the Inland Empire and that many often mistake for San Gorgonio. The hike to San Bernardino Peak is a tough hike that should not be undertaken lightly, but which is worth the training it takes to conquer it. The mountain has some of […]
Hikes
Switzer Falls Hike in Angeles National Forest
Switzer Falls is an excellent hike in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Pasadena and Los Angeles. It is probably my favorite hike in this area as it has lots of history, beautiful canyon views, and two nice waterfalls. This reverse hike takes you downhill to the waterfall and then uphill on the way back, […]
Carbon Canyon Regional Park: Southern California’s Coastal Redwoods
The coastal redwood, one of California’s most beautiful trees, is usually only found outside of Southern California. That is why I was shocked to hear that there is a small grove in a regional park in Yorba Linda. While the redwoods here are not as big as any of their brothers up north, they are […]
Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Loop Trail
Crystal Cove State Park is a beautiful area in Laguna Beach that includes 3 miles of coastline and dozens of miles of hiking trails. I set out to explore the most popular trail, El Moro Loop Trail, which included hiking through a nice canyon and going along a ridge that overlooked the ocean. It was […]
Hiking to the Wisdom Tree and Hollywood Sign
Hiking to the Hollywood Sign is something that most visitors want to do when they come to Los Angeles. While there are many ways to get there, one of the shortest (but steepest) is the hike to the Wisdom Tree on Burbank Peak and over the Getty Ridge Trail to the back of the Hollywood […]