Where: Angeles National Forest Mileage: 10.1 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 2200 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From 210 take Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2) for about 39 miles to Islip Saddle. The parking lot is across the street from the trailhead. Make sure you display the National Forest Adventure Pass beforeContinue reading “Mt. Hawkins via Islip Saddle – Angeles National Forest”
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Little Baldy – Sequoia National Park
Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 3.5 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: 739 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Dorst Campground drive about 1.5 miles South. You will see a large sign on the left side of the road “Little Baldy Trailhead”. On the right you will see a sign that says “LittleContinue reading “Little Baldy – Sequoia National Park”
Peanut Lake via Meysan Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest
Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Elevation gain: 3000 feet Type: Out-and-back Permits: To hike Meysan Lakes overnight you can either walk-up and get a permit at the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center in Lone Pine for free or reserve ahead of time on http://www.recreation.gov for $5.00 per person inContinue reading “Peanut Lake via Meysan Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest”
Beyond Limits on Foot Outdoor Gear Guide – My Top 25 Picks
Beyond Limits on Foot Outdoor Gear Guide – My 25 Top Picks Are you stuck trying to figure out that gift for your better half, your friend or you family member who loves those outdoor things like camping, hiking or backpacking? Beyond Limits on Foot Outdoor Gear Guide will help with those lines that youContinue reading “Beyond Limits on Foot Outdoor Gear Guide – My Top 25 Picks”
My Picks – November 2016
1. Smartwool NTS 250 Long Underwear Bottoms > >>that base layer you buy for a cold night when camping or a day out on the slopes. IT’S ON SALE NOW AT REIGARAGE. I have an icebreaker base layer that I usually use when I go into the backcountry or snowboard, but it was the onlyContinue reading “My Picks – November 2016”
My Picks – October 2016
1. Luzon 18L Daypack DEL DIA > >>that backpack you take on a day hike or a backpacking trip I have a couple day packs already, but this one is by far the most comfortable one I have used. I didn’t actually go out and buy it, but I received it one month in myContinue reading “My Picks – October 2016”
My Picks – September 2016
1. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping pad > >>that mat you get because it’s small, light and comfy. I’ve had a different kind of Therm-a-Rest for years and it was about time for me to upgrade as I am a more frequent backpacker than I used to be. Being that I wasn’t that comfortable on theContinue reading “My Picks – September 2016”
Chicken Spring Lake – Golden Trout Wilderness
Where: Golden Trout Wilderness Mileage: 8.6 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Easy Elevation gain: 1330 feet Recommended: swim suit if it’s summer and you want to swim To get to the trailhead: Take Route 395 from the city of Lone Pine, turn west on Whitney Portal Rd. Turn left on Horseshoe Meadow Road after 3 miles.Continue reading “Chicken Spring Lake – Golden Trout Wilderness”
Upper Tar Creek Falls – Los Padres National Forest
Where: Los Padres National Forest Mileage: 5.4 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain/loss: 1500 feet Recommended: Water, bathing suit, towel To get to the trailhead: About a 2 hour drive from Downtown Los Angeles. In Ventura County, once you hit the city of Fillmore, take A Street one mile north. When you hit Goodenough Road turn rightContinue reading “Upper Tar Creek Falls – Los Padres National Forest”