The city of Mammoth is full of amazing high altitude lakes pretty much all over the city and surrounding areas. I have only been to a couple, with one of my favorites being the hike to Crystal Crag, but on a recent trip, I wanted to hike to another, so we picked Heart Lake. While […]
Hikes
Hiking Mt Shasta via the Avalanche Gulch Trail
Mt Shasta is a 14,180 foot volcanic peak in the northern part of California, only an hour or so from the Oregon border. Hiking to the summit is 11 miles round trip, but it is the hardest hike I have done to date and something you absolutely need to be prepared for. With the right […]
Captain Jacks Stronghold in Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is an accessible location for caving in Northern California that also holds a lot of historical significance as well. The history relates to those that lived in this area, mainly the Native American population and their interactions with the settlers. One of the primary historical points of interest is the Captain Jack’s […]
Strawberry Peak in the San Gabriel Mountain Range
Strawberry Peak is one of those hikes that I have wanted to do for years but never made a priority. It is the tallest mountain in the front range of the San Gabriels, beating San Gabriel Peak by 3 feet, and it stands at 6,164 feet tall. This peak is a great hike, relatively close […]
Lizard Mouth Rock: A Fun, Short Hike in Santa Barbara
Located in the hills above Santa Barbara, this short trail takes you to a rock that looks like a lizard’s mouth. Whether or not it really looks like one is up for debate, but that is the name given to this rock formation, and it is a fun short hike in the area with great […]